Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory
- January 5, 2018
- YummyYummyTummy
Get on Steam"Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory" is a role-playing game where players control a team of warriors in a sprawling fantasy world. The game features real-time tactical combat, where players must quickly switch between characters and use their unique abilities to overcome enemies. The story is told through multiple perspectives, offering different views on the events unfolding in the world.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging combat system that rewards timing and skill, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate fast-paced action.
- The art style is visually appealing, reminiscent of classic titles, and the soundtrack enhances the overall experience with its energetic tracks.
- The narrative is interesting and offers multiple perspectives, adding depth to the gameplay and encouraging players to explore different story paths.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs that can lead to invisible enemies and freezing, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The parrying mechanic can be frustrating due to unclear enemy animations and screen effects, making it difficult to time blocks effectively.
- The controls are cumbersome, lacking mouse support and requiring rapid key presses, which can be overwhelming for players not accustomed to such mechanics.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, linear mechanics that can be enjoyable, particularly during boss fights where players can learn enemy patterns. While the game offers a fresh presentation and engaging mechanics reminiscent of titles like Valkyrie Profile, it may require a learning curve for those unfamiliar with timing-based systems, suggesting that a more forgiving tutorial would enhance the experience. Overall, players may find the gameplay rewarding, especially if they appreciate the unique mechanics and art style, though it may not justify its full price for everyone.
“I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys that kind of mechanic.”
“Felt fresh in its presentation and gameplay style, is fast-paced, linear, and upbeat through and through.”
“Don't mind the mixed reviews, you are going to love this from the beginning, an interesting history and engaging gameplay, you need more?”
“I will say that for those seeking a super casual experience, be wary as it may take a little getting used to parrying if you're not good with timing-based mechanics.”
“Gameplay-wise, it plays almost exactly like Valkyrie Profile.”
“For example, this game is more about timing than rushing; please introduce a block mechanic and some combo mechanics at first.”
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered interesting, featuring opposing viewpoints and a dramatic plot that enhances gameplay, though the presentation is criticized for being cheap and the translation awkward. Players appreciate the humor in the dialogue and the decision-making mechanics that shape the narrative, despite frustrations with controls and vague choices. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution suffers from technical issues and a lack of clarity.
“The devs even include a nice card-based bonus system that adds some flavor to the story, allowing you to make decisions that shape the unfolding tale.”
“The story narrative is interesting, and I enjoy how it doesn't disrupt the gameplay, but actually alters it.”
“The presentation is also, sadly, really cheap and detracts from the story. Everything is presented as your character auto-running to the right, never stopping, even in villages, with your decisions being very vague cards that are usually one word, with you only finding out what you actually picked later, when it comes back to bite you.”
“After having completed both story paths, it's become apparent that besides the aforementioned new game+, there's a one-life mode available with options to upgrade your party members to their highest potential.”
“The game also has some voice acting that is generally well done and in keeping with the fantasy story on display.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their beautiful art style, reminiscent of Vanillaware's aesthetic, and are complemented by high-definition artwork and a pleasing music score. Overall, the art direction is considered visually appealing and enhances the overall experience.
“Art direction is pleasing to look at, as it's very reminiscent of Vanillaware's art style.”
“The artwork is so high-definition; I really like the art style and the direction.”
“All with beautiful graphics and a nice music score.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its brilliance and ability to enhance the mood, drawing comparisons to the soundtrack of Valkyrie Profile with its energetic and mellow tracks. While the number of distinct tracks is limited, the score is considered addictive and beautifully complements the game's graphics. However, some users reported a bug where the music continued to play even after the game became unresponsive.
“The soundtrack is sparse in terms of the number of distinct tracks, but absolutely brilliant.”
“The music gives me Valkyrie Profile vibes with its wild tracks and energetic-mellow tunes.”
“The music fits the mood and is addictive.”
“The soundtrack is sparse in terms of the number of distinct tracks, which is disappointing.”
“The music gives me Valkyrie Profile vibes, but it lacks variety and can feel repetitive.”
“A bug occurred when I finished the 3rd chapter; the game froze but the music kept playing.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its clever integration into the dialogue, often providing comedic relief during serious moments, which enhances the overall storytelling experience.
“The story is engaging, and I really enjoy the dialogue; it has several humorous moments even in serious situations.”
“The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the narrative, making even the most intense scenes light-hearted.”
“I love how the game balances humor with serious themes, creating a unique and enjoyable experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game is skill-based and does not involve grinding, allowing for a more engaging and dynamic experience.
