Dark Legion
- March 7, 2017
- Ice World
- 10h median play time
Dark Legion is generic at best. At worst it makes no sense, has mechanics that aren't explained, some absolutely ugly graphics, inconsistent art, and sound effects that are either annoying or stolen.
Get on Steam"Dark Legion: ICE World" is a virtual reality action-adventure game set in a frosty, otherworldly environment. As a member of an elite force, players must use an arsenal of futuristic weapons to battle against the Dark Legion and save the universe. The game features intense combat, puzzles, and exploration, all set to a pulse-pounding soundtrack.
PC
Virtual Reality
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features good weapon handling and reloading mechanics, making combat engaging and satisfying.
- The environments are immersive and visually appealing, contributing to a strong sense of atmosphere.
- The game has potential with a variety of enemies and a story-driven experience, making it a unique offering in the VR FPS genre.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes, especially during level transitions and after boss fights, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The AI is often criticized for being simplistic and unchallenging, detracting from the overall combat experience.
- The companion robot is seen as annoying and obstructive, hindering gameplay rather than enhancing it.
- gameplay25 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, immersive mechanics and satisfying gunplay, particularly in VR, with smooth controls and engaging interactions like reloading and healing. However, some players have encountered significant bugs that disrupt the experience, such as game crashes and save corruption. While the core mechanics are well-received, there are calls for improvements in AI behavior, enemy spawning, and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay is fun and takes advantage of VR, requiring you to load your guns and inject yourself with drugs to restore your health.”
“Gunplay is spot on with a reloading mechanic to it.”
“Very fun VR FPS game, extremely immersive with fun mechanics.”
“That whole mechanic is terrible and should be scrapped.”
“You'd say that it's ugly and that the gameplay mechanics are nothing special...and boring.”
“Inject my left arm in the correct spot, then grab my pistol....that's some majorly annoying game mechanics for a setting that should give you more freedom...not load you down with annoying BS.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and atmospheric design, particularly in VR, while others criticize the inconsistency in quality, noting unfinished terrain textures and flat graphics reminiscent of older titles. Despite some standout elements, such as well-designed weapons and satisfying effects, technical issues and bugs detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered above average for an inexpensive game, but not without significant flaws.
“A rare single player made for VR FPS with a story and beautiful graphics.”
“The graphics are amazing for a VR game.”
“This feels like a polished AAA title, great graphics, nice weapon mechanics, bow and arrow function as accurately as the lab version, you have to pull the clip from your back to reload and pull the levers on rifles or pump for shotguns.”
“This game lacks quite a bit; the graphics are a little flat and feel like playing Doom 2. The AI isn't smart at all, and the robot that follows you at the beginning gets on your nerves real fast.”
“This is a good game otherwise, but it is flawed by poor enemy design, both in their visuals and poor AI (it's not smart at all).”
“Plays well; sounds and graphics are passable.”
- story17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game offers a rare immersive single-player VR experience with a lengthy story, though opinions on its quality vary. While some players appreciate the effort to include a narrative in a genre often lacking in story depth, others criticize it for being bland, poorly translated, and filled with bugs. Overall, it is seen as a promising title with potential for improvement, particularly in character development and storytelling.
“If you're after a VR single-player FPS game with an immersive story, then buy this one.”
“I really recommend it to everyone who waited for a story-based game for VR.”
“Conclusion: this is the best game on VR by far right now, it has an actual long story with intense combat and great game mechanics.”
“It has lots of faults, video quality, voice/soundtrack, it crashes, and spoiler alert there is no real ending; you either get a mission accomplished notice or it crashes. But it is the first VR game I've played that felt like a real game.”
“My biggest complaint would have to be the lack of story, and the rough translations on some of the notes left by the dead.”
“Story is very bland.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with users noting a lack of background music and ambient sounds, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, repetitive and annoying sound effects, along with poor audio quality, further diminish the enjoyment of the game. While some players see potential in the game, they agree that it requires substantial improvements in its audio design.
“I want to give the developer my money because I think he's on the right path to get a good product done... but it definitely needs a lot of polish... oh, and it also needs background music.”
“A great FPS shooter ruined by endless crap music that just interferes with the pleasure of the game.”
“Some of the problems are no background music/ambience, some sounds are really bad like when you shot something at close range with a shotgun, the game crashed after a while, there's some really annoying sounds repeated all the time like 'game saved' and it saves a lot.”
“It definitely needs a lot of polish... oh, and it also needs background music.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its graphics and immersive sci-fi elements, contributing to an engaging experience filled with action and adventure. However, some critiques highlight a lack of variety in enemy design, which detracts from the overall atmospheric impact.
“The graphics are atmospheric.”
“Fantastic weapon handling in a sci-fi atmosphere.”
“There is action, atmosphere, and adventure.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, including bugs and crashes, which are common in early access titles. However, many users express optimism about its potential and believe that these problems will be addressed in future updates.
“While the game is buggy, it shows a lot of potential, and I am sure some of the issues will be worked out. The crashing needs to be addressed for sure.”
“The game is buggy, but it's also early access. The final version will probably work, and you got it cheap now.”
“Buggy textures.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the comical imitation of Darth Vader's breathing sounds by human enemies, which adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise serious gameplay. While this element is amusing, some players feel it borders on the ridiculous, contrasting with the game's overall quality.
“When you're fighting the human enemies, they all breathe exactly like Darth Vader. It's funny and all, but this game is very good, and the obvious emulation of the Darth Vader breathing noises makes it seem a little ridiculous.”
