Elven Legacy
- April 7, 2009
- 1C:InoCo
Get on SteamThe shadows of destruction begin to loom on the horizon once a human mage uncovers a dark and powerful secret dating back to the remote past of the Elven race.
Reviews
- Elven Legacy offers a solid turn-based strategy experience with a diverse set of units and a lengthy campaign that encourages strategic planning and character leveling.
- The game features a nostalgic high fantasy setting with enjoyable tactical gameplay, making it appealing for fans of classic strategy games.
- Despite its dated graphics, the game provides a challenging experience that rewards careful planning and offers a sense of accomplishment when completing missions.
- The game suffers from a high difficulty level, with many players finding it frustratingly hard, even on lower settings, often requiring frequent reloading to succeed.
- Graphics and voice acting are considered outdated and lack polish, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.
- The turn limit mechanic forces players to rush through missions, which can undermine strategic planning and lead to a less satisfying gameplay experience.
- story57 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story of "Elven Legacy" is generally considered simplistic and somewhat generic, revolving around an elven army's quest against an evil wizard, with players navigating various environments. While some players appreciate the narrative's progression and the inclusion of side stories, many criticize the writing quality and the forced rush due to mission time limits, which detracts from immersion and enjoyment. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary aspect of the game, with gameplay taking precedence.
“Elven Legacy is a story-driven strategy RPG where by leading a small army of elves with heroes in turn-based combat, you have to fulfill smaller missions to save the elves from a horrible fate.”
“I actually really liked the story; it seems generic to start with but surprised me with the route it took.”
“Stories normally get in my way, especially for tactics and strategy games, but Elven Legacy's plot moves along nicely, giving you skippable events that drive you to the next fight.”
“The story in Elven Legacy is somewhat mixed between your typical 'chase the bad guy that stole a super powerful item' and 'who is actually the bad guy now?' It is not really surprising to see the development of the story, and the dialogues are not well written at all (or maybe the translation just sucks), so it is not worth playing this game just for the sake of the story.”
“What I disliked about this is that some parts of the story are only available to you if you beat some missions very fast, which forces you to rush the game. If you don't, you simply miss out on some side stories that contribute to the main story of the game.”
“The story line is okay, but nothing special.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, with many reviewers noting that they do not impress compared to modern standards. While some appreciate the 3D animations over 2D sprites, the overall visual presentation is seen as lacking immersion and plagued by bugs. Despite these shortcomings, the graphics are deemed adequate for the game's era, serving their purpose without enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.
“Elven Legacy is basically a fantasy general style game, but with better graphics and more choices for which upgrades you want for which unit, with different unit types getting different choices.”
“Typically solid Russian fare - awesome graphics, solid gameplay, and gob-loads of spiel to get through every time someone opens their mouth.”
“The graphics and sound do the job.”
“It's a bit dated graphic wise and there's an annoying turn limit per mission that forces players to make rash decisions.”
“However, do not expect any serious immersion in this game since the combination of bad graphics, non-immersive audio, and a typical storyline will not really let you dive deep into this game.”
“This game seems like a well thought out game with plot and artwork and 3D rendered models, but when it comes down to it, a lot of the game is unplayable due to bugs and glitches.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on combat within small maps, with players upgrading and recruiting troops between missions. While some appreciate the solid graphics and turn-based mechanics, many criticize the lack of innovation and the frustrating time constraints that can lead to instant failure. Overall, the gameplay is seen as lackluster, with a mix of potential and disappointment.
“Typically solid Russian fare - awesome graphics, solid gameplay, and gob-loads of spiel to get through every time someone opens their mouth.”
“This old-fashioned game features turn-based tactical gameplay.”
“Since you get thrown into combat from the very first mission of the campaign, you get to know that the gameplay consists purely of fighting on a small scaled map, upgrading and recruiting your troops between the missions and spending some time listening to dialogs or watching cut scenes.”
“This game is utter garbage; it has poor gameplay and the voice acting is weak at best.”
“This would have been a great game... perhaps the best tactical turn-based game in history... but... they added a mechanic where the scenario ends in a loss if you do not complete it within a certain number of turns.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highlighted as a key strength, often overshadowing its graphics, and is integral to the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate how the immersive environment enhances gameplay, making it a standout feature.
“Such a title usually does not dazzle with graphics, but rather with the game system and atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The world feels lifeless, with minimal environmental interaction that detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game appears to be unremarkable, as one user opted to turn it off after the first mission in favor of their own playlist.
“To be honest, I cannot say much about the music since I turned it off after the first mission and played with my own.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features multiple decision points that enable players to explore different paths, enhancing its replayability through varied campaign experiences.
“The multiple forks in the road allow you to choose different paths, significantly enhancing the replayability of the campaigns.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the various choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in for more.”
“The game offers a wealth of different strategies and character builds, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
“The game lacks significant changes in subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
“The limited choices and outcomes diminish the overall replayability.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game showcases impressive plot and artwork, many users report significant stability issues, citing numerous bugs and glitches that render large portions of the gameplay unplayable.
“This game seems like a well-thought-out project with a solid plot, impressive artwork, and 3D rendered models, but ultimately, much of the game is unplayable due to bugs and glitches.”
