Eldegarde

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Eldegarde is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Notorious Studios and was released on February 12, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Eldegarde is a third-person action RPG featuring six classic fantasy classes and a unique PvPvE experience. Explore diverse zones solo or with up to two players in co-op expeditions, intense arenas, and PvP battles, all while crafting gear and managing your lodge. Despite its buggy and poorly optimized nature, the game offers excellent gameplay, compelling visuals, and a distinctive atmosphere.

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gameplay188 positive mentions

grinding118 negative mentions

The game has a unique blend of PvPvE mechanics that keeps gameplay engaging and rewarding.
The combat system is fluid and offers a high skill ceiling, making victories feel satisfying.
The developers are actively listening to community feedback and implementing changes based on player suggestions.

New players often face overwhelming challenges from higher-level players, leading to a frustrating experience.
The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with certain classes being overpowered.
Inventory management and crafting systems are clunky and could use significant improvement.

gameplay
472 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Legacy: Steel and Sorcery" has received mixed reviews, highlighting both its potential and significant areas for improvement. Players appreciate the depth of combat mechanics and the engaging PvP experience, but many criticize the clunky controls, unbalanced gameplay, and steep learning curve, particularly for new players. While the core gameplay loop is considered fun and addictive, issues such as slow animations, stun mechanics, and a lack of clear guidance hinder the overall experience, leaving players hopeful for future updates and refinements.
- “The core gameplay is amazing, really fun and unique.”
- “The gameplay loop is incredible.”
- “The gameplay is solid and addicting though.”
- “Despite being marketed as a PvE co-op game with some PvP, the reality is that most of the gameplay revolves around PvP.”
- “The core gameplay is fine, but the overall experience is ruined by all the same issues that plague mediocre live service games.”
- “Gameplay feels clunky, unless you are a big extraction fan this one won't change your mind.”
graphics
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style and vibrant aesthetics, often compared to classic titles like World of Warcraft. Many players appreciate the detailed environments, smooth animations, and nostalgic fantasy vibe, although some have noted performance issues and optimization concerns that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The graphics are absolutely beautiful, and even though it’s in early access, the roadmap ahead looks very promising.”
- “The art style is gorgeous, the graphics hit that sweet note between fantastical and believable.”
- “The graphics are friggen great, but the art style is absolutely nuts.... I'm half tempted to tattoo a goblin lol.”
- “Game is very poorly optimized; on low graphics across the board with a 3070ti, I have 20-25 fps.”
- “The graphics look like something from 2004, and the map/mobs are boring and not worth killing.”
- “The game runs like hot garbage on anything but the newest hardware, which shouldn't be the case given the visuals.”
grinding
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the progression system is designed to be engaging, it often feels excessively grindy and tedious. Players express frustration over low drop rates for materials and the risk of losing hard-earned gear to more powerful opponents, leading to a cycle of repetitive farming. Despite these challenges, some players appreciate the grind as a core part of the experience, enjoying the sense of achievement that comes from overcoming the game's demands.
- “The grind isn't too grindy, and PvE has good variety.”
- “Grinding offers a rewarding experience without feeling overly tedious.”
- “The balance of grinding keeps it engaging and enjoyable.”
- “You'll spend hours farming materials with ridiculously low drop rates, while the rewards for tougher enemies are often laughable.”
- “This game is incredibly grindy, and on its own that wouldn't be a deal breaker, but since you lose all your items when you die you constantly have to re-grind everything making the grind 20x longer than it needs to be.”
- “It's not fun at all because getting gear in this game is grindy as hell and you will get rekt most of the time in a matter of a few seconds by those players.”
optimization
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent frame rate drops, and various bugs, even on high-end systems. While some users experience stable performance, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to address the inconsistent frame pacing and stuttering issues. As the game is still in early access, there is hope for future optimizations, but current performance levels are deemed unacceptable by a large portion of the player base.
- “Performance is steady at 70-90 fps under Linux system with an AMD laptop 6700m on medium-high 1440p and FSR + FG on.”
- “The devs fixed nearly all of the performance problems pretty quickly.”
- “While there are still some performance issues, class balancing, and quality of life improvements to implement, the game is still so much fun.”
- “The game's optimization is extremely poor.”
- “Game is very poorly optimized; on low graphics across the board with a 3070 Ti, I have 20-25 fps.”
- “The game is horribly optimized, buggy, and broken.”
story
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely considered minimal and lacks depth, with many players expressing frustration over repetitive and basic quest structures that feel more like chores than engaging narratives. While there are elements of worldbuilding and a sense of progression through quests and crafting, the overall experience is marred by technical issues and a lack of meaningful storytelling, leading to a perception of the game as an endless grind without a compelling plot. Some players hope for future updates to enhance the narrative and quest variety, but currently, the story aspect is seen as a significant weakness.
- “It’s more than mechanics — it’s a story unfolding with every match.”
- “The environment is telling a story and you get to play your part in it.”
- “The story is captivating, the gameplay is fluid, and the atmosphere is truly immersive.”
- “The quests need work, the hideout needs work, the enemy AI needs a ton of work, and the extracts need work.”
- “Not to mention, there's almost no story to the game.”
- “The game is pretty shallow too; there is no goal, no story, no meaningful progression, just an endless grind in a very unbalanced PvP hellhole.”
stability
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay, especially during early access. While some users find enjoyment despite these issues, many recommend waiting for a more polished release before diving in, as the current state is often described as unpolished and frustrating, particularly for new players. Overall, while the game shows potential, its stability issues are a major drawback at this stage.
- “The combat is good and the game runs great.”
- “This game is smooth, well-crafted, and pretty much bug-free from my experience.”
- “Game runs great as well.”
- “Game is extremely buggy, with balance patches that swing class dominance dramatically.”
- “Well, apparently being under development this game is barely playable, connection issues are annoying, glitches killing and the overall imbalance is impossible.”
- “The game is horribly optimized, buggy and broken.”
atmosphere
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, blending stunning graphics with a nostalgic old-school RPG vibe. Players appreciate the detailed world-building, which features diverse environments and a haunting fairy-tale aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience. However, some critiques mention that the social hub lacks engagement, and the forced PvP elements can detract from the otherwise enchanting atmosphere.
- “The world-building is solid — atmospheric, immersive, and honestly impressive.”
- “Legacy: Steel & Sorcery draws you in with an incredibly immersive and atmospheric world, evoking a haunting fairy-tale vibe that’s rare to see in the genre.”
- “The sound design complements the atmosphere nicely, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I played a lot of 'Dark & Darker' and it always felt very clunky, and I wasn't a huge fan of the dark atmosphere of the zones.”
- “One thing I didn't like was the social hub, where it is simply the first map where people are not encouraged to communicate with others as they might be in a different atmosphere, but allows people to disperse from the spawn and fight with others.”
- “The atmosphere.”
monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a cash grab due to the frequent addition of microtransactions in a $20 game, despite a dwindling player base. Concerns about the lack of effective advertising and the questionable value for the price point have also been raised, leading to a perception that the game may struggle to maintain its player base without substantial updates and improvements. Overall, players express a desire for a more balanced and fair monetization approach, particularly if the game is to thrive in the long term.
- “Free to play with monetization for cosmetics is the only way this title will have a shelf life.”
- “Pricing & monetization: the price point for what you get at this stage is questionable; however, there is fun to be had with this game and the roadmap does promise development.”
- “Reset came around and they added monetization, a new level cap that increases from 20 to 99, but you don’t get anything for leveling over 20, just more of the flexing on the same players.”
- “More and more microtransactions added time and time again in a $20 EA game despite a dwindling player base of a few dozen people.”
- “Highly unbalanced, just another cash grab by an uncreative developer.”
- “Classic early access cash grab... seen it all before. There needs to be strict rules on this in terms of basic playability!”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as gorgeous and immersive, while others feel it lacks variety and depth. Some players appreciate the atmospheric qualities of the music, particularly in enhancing the game's vibe, but there are also criticisms regarding bugs and a lack of background music in certain areas. Despite these issues, the general consensus is that the music contributes positively to the game's overall experience.
- “Also, the soundtrack is gorgeous!”
- “Musically, it's wonderful!”
- “Especially the sound, great design, and music are great elements that complete the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Music could be a little bit better.”
- “Audio: the soundtrack thus far is basic with a similar standard being true for SFX.”
- “The world map is lacking background music.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to evoke laughter through funny interactions, absurd gameplay moments, and amusing player dynamics. The use of voice chat enhances the comedic experience, leading to memorable and wholesome exchanges among players. Overall, the game is described as a fun and lighthearted experience, perfect for casual play with friends.
- “No other game has made me laugh, rage, scream, and cheer like this one.”
- “Also, VOIP is massively used; I had so many wholesome and hilarious interactions. 11/10, go try it out.”
- “It's hilarious looking at the comments about the noobs complaining about dying.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability across different games. While some titles are praised for their fun and engaging replayability, particularly due to PvP elements and ongoing updates, others suffer from repetitive gameplay and lack of rewarding experiences, leading to a diminished replay value.
- “Fun and frustrating, lots of replayability.”
- “"Legacy: Steele and Sorcery" is an RPG-themed loot extraction game that excels in its replayability loop.”
- “Between the low player count, repetitive maps, heavy grind, poor replay value, unrewarding gameplay, and fundamentally broken combat, this feels more like a medieval-themed stress simulator than a game.”
- “Replayability: the game has endless replayability thanks to the PvP component.”
- “There has been 3 updates today alone, so the developers are actively fixing issues, the game is more playable as time goes on.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a significant emotional depth in the game, characterized by the tension of combat, the relief of survival, and the heartbreak of losses. The community is largely supportive and friendly, with a high rate of positive interactions, which helps mitigate the emotional impact of player-versus-player encounters. Overall, the game fosters a wholesome environment that enhances the emotional experience, making it both thrilling and heartwarming.
- “There’s an emotional weight to each run: the tension before a fight, the relief after surviving, the thrill of an ambush, or the heartbreak of a narrow loss.”
- “It's either as heart-wrenching and exciting as Tarkov is.”
- “I love how easy it is to replace your gear, so dying to PvP isn't too damaging to my emotional and mental health.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its satisfying and unique designs across all classes, complemented by impressive spell effects and an engaging world. However, excessive matchmaking delays hinder players' ability to consistently progress, potentially dampening community enthusiasm. Overall, there is hope for further development and expansion of the intriguing concepts already present in the game.
- “Satisfying character design on all classes.”
- “I love the art style, world, and character designs.”
- “Excessive delays in matchmaking are a major factor in eroding a community's enthusiasm, as they hinder players' ability to consistently engage and progress their character development.”
- “Hoping they can build on the foundations they have within the game because there are a lot of interesting and unique concepts in the game, especially with character design.”