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
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable gunplay and a variety of weapons, making combat engaging.
- The graphics and environments are immersive, providing a decent visual experience for a VR game.
- The game has potential for fun gameplay mechanics, such as reloading and using different weapons effectively.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes, especially after completing levels, which can disrupt the experience.
- The AI is poorly designed, with enemies often displaying dumb behavior and lacking challenge.
- The companion robot is annoying and often obstructs gameplay, detracting from the overall immersion.
- gameplay51 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, immersive mechanics and smooth execution, particularly in gunplay and VR interactions, making it feel polished and engaging. However, players have reported significant issues, including game-breaking bugs and frustrating mechanics that detract from the experience, such as cumbersome inventory management and AI behavior. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing enemy AI, refining weapon mechanics, and adding more depth to the story and multiplayer options.
“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.”
“If you want to know how to ruin a game...take these game mechanics to heart.”
- graphics35 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 11 % 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. Despite some standout elements, such as well-designed weapons and immersive effects, many users report that bugs and poor enemy AI detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as above average for an inexpensive title, 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.”
“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.”
“This is a good game otherwise flawed by poor enemy design, both in their visuals and poor AI (it's not smart at all).”
- story34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game features a long, immersive story that stands out in the VR FPS genre, though it suffers from blandness and awkward dialogue at times. While many players appreciate the effort to include a narrative, they also note significant bugs, design flaws, and a lack of depth in the storytelling. Overall, it is seen as a promising title with potential for improvement, particularly in enhancing the story and character development.
“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. This game gets a solid 9/10 from me; if the things mentioned above are all fixed/added, I would genuinely give this a 10/10.”
“Story is very bland.”
“My biggest complaint would have to be the lack of story, and the rough translations on some of the notes left by the dead.”
“I do think the story is a bit corny at times with some awkward dialogue, but it's still a great touch.”
- music10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with users noting a lack of background music and ambience, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, some sound effects are described as annoying and repetitive, further diminishing the game's audio quality. While the game shows potential, it is clear that improvements in the music and sound design are necessary for a more enjoyable experience.
“It has lots of faults, video quality, voice/sound track, it crashes, and spoiler alert there is no real ending you either get a mission accomplished notice or it crashes... but... it's the first VR game I've played that felt like a real game.”
“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, and there are some really annoying sounds repeated all the time like 'game saved' and it saves a lot.”
“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.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its atmospheric graphics and engaging sci-fi elements, contributing to a sense of action and adventure. However, some criticism arises from the repetitive design of skeletons, suggesting that more unique placements of dead troopers could enhance the overall immersion.
“Fantastic weapon handling in a sci-fi atmosphere.”
“There is action, atmosphere, and adventure.”
“And the graphics are atmospheric.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, including bugs and crashes, which are typical for an early access title. However, many users express optimism that these problems will be addressed in the final version, highlighting the game's potential despite its current shortcomings.
“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.”
“- Buggy textures”
“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.”
- humor2 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 from human enemies, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. While some players find this amusing, others feel it detracts from the overall seriousness of the game.
“When you're fighting the human enemies, they all breathe exactly like Darth Vader. It's funny, and while this game is very good, the obvious emulation of the Darth Vader breathing noises makes it seem a little ridiculous.”
