Grimm: Dark Legacy
- November 2, 2016
- Artplant
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Grimm: Dark Legacy is a Fantasy Action game that combines single-player and massively multiplayer elements for up to 4 players in co-op or PvP modes. As the ancestors of the Grimm, you'll explore a dark and twisted medieval world, raiding countries and defeating Wesen hordes in real-time generated mission areas. The game offers rogue-lite gameplay, encouraging hunting, gathering, crafting, and survival."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a pleasing art style and atmosphere that resonates well with fans of the Grimm TV show.
- The combat mechanics and crafting system are enjoyable, providing a sense of progression and engagement.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback, having added offline play in response to community requests.
- The gameplay is highly repetitive, with limited quest variety and a lack of engaging content.
- Many players experience significant technical issues, including server problems and game crashes, making it unplayable at times.
- The multiplayer aspect can detract from the experience, as random players can interfere with quests and gameplay.
- story21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with missions primarily revolving around collecting food or defeating enemies in a largely unchanged environment. While some players appreciate the original narrative tied to the Grimm television show, many find the storytelling slow and unengaging, often relying on text and cutscenes that fail to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the quest structure and mission variety leave much to be desired, leading to a sense of monotony throughout the game.
“Grimm: Dark Legacy is a new rogue-like/lite overhead hack 'n' slash game featuring crafting, MOBA-like battles, randomized loot, and an original story set in the Grimm television show universe.”
“Kind of a book-like thing to see which monster has which abilities and weaknesses, maybe some additional background story.”
“As for positives, the game is 'fun' and the art style (as many have mentioned) is great. The game does seem fun, be it highly repetitive, and will hold your attention for a few hours (even if you're just playing to get through the Grimm storyline).”
“The story is mostly conveyed through text and cutscenes of two guys looking at a book.”
“I hope there is more depth to this game than what has been shown so far because each mission is a redress of the first three.”
“Quests are too repetitive, consisting mainly of 'collect food' or 'kill baddies.'”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and comic-like visuals as appealing and atmospheric. However, there are significant criticisms regarding performance issues, such as slow gameplay despite the simple graphics, and a desire for improved camera views and cutscenes. Overall, while the aesthetic elements are appreciated, they are overshadowed by gameplay repetitiveness and technical shortcomings.
“And what I especially would like is an artwork section from the devs because the game sure looks amazing.”
“Neat color palette - I like the art style.”
“Awesome artwork in this atmospheric game.”
“With the simple graphics and gameplay, it should be fast and without lags, but whatever they did to the code, it is horribly slow.”
“The game could have been way better with better graphics and camera view; just everything could have been way better, so yeah, I'm a bit disappointed, but I will live with this game.”
“Graphics remind me of Don't Starve Too.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly among users; some find it repetitive and tedious, lacking depth beyond its appealing art style, while others praise the engaging mix of survival and rogue-like elements that encourage repeated attempts. Overall, players are advised to explore longer gameplay videos to determine personal appeal before purchasing.
“Grimm is a fantastic mix of survival and rogue-like gameplay that will keep you trying 'just one more time'.”
“The game looks amazing with the style perfectly matching the mood and gameplay.”
“+ extremely rewarding tracking mechanics”
“Has nothing to offer besides a nice art style; the gameplay is boring and repetitive.”
“Repetitive/tedious gameplay does not equal hard.”
“- Repetitive gameplay (including quests and RNG).”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally fitting and complements the overall design, but it becomes repetitive and annoying after extended playtime, particularly due to its consistency across chapters. While some players appreciate the sound effects and animations, the soundtrack's lack of variety can detract from the experience during longer sessions.
“The music and soundtrack are fitting.”
“Animations are great, and the overall game design, together with the music and sound effects, is excellent.”
“The soundtrack is annoying after playing more than 2 hours; it's pretty much the same in all chapters. The quests are too repetitive along the main campaign. What kept me playing the game was the feeling of progression.”
“Disturbing music.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the buy/sell prices are unfavorable, the constant farming required in the game makes grinding a central aspect of the experience. However, many find the repetitive and tedious nature of the gameplay detracts from the overall enjoyment, as it feels more monotonous than challenging.
“The buy/sell prices are horrible, but it's made up for by the fact that you're constantly farming since that's the entire game anyway.”
“Repetitive and tedious gameplay does not equal difficulty.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive artwork, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience.
“Awesome artwork in this atmospheric game.”
