Heroes of Legionwood
- July 24, 2015
- Dark Gaia Studios
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Reviews
- Incredible variety of gameplay options and decent branching paths, making it enjoyable for fans of JRPGs and RPG Maker games.
- Character customization is highly praised, allowing for a balance between user strategy and NPC identity.
- The game has a charming aesthetic and a fitting soundtrack, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience despite its flaws.
- The controls are clunky and the setup is poorly designed, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- The game suffers from slow and repetitive combat, which can make battles feel tedious and unengaging.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches reported, including crashes and garbled text errors that hinder gameplay.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of Heroes of Legionwood is generally considered average and somewhat generic, reminiscent of typical fantasy RPGs. While the writing and character interactions are appreciated, many players feel the plot lacks originality and fails to maintain engagement. Overall, the characters and world-building are enjoyable, but the storyline does not stand out.
“The writing is fine; the story and characters seem fleshed out.”
“Although the plot is generic, I enjoy the interaction between characters.”
“The story itself isn't that much of a problem, but it feels so used and unoriginal that it wasn't enough to keep me engaged or made me continue to play the game.”
“Not sure how responses really help or hinder the storylines with NPCs.”
“The story of Heroes of Legionwood is pretty average if you play any other fantasy RPGs, which is fine because I like all the characters and the world.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a solid variety of options and branching paths, providing a challenging experience that may require grinding, especially in the early stages due to tough enemies. Players should be mindful of saving frequently to avoid replaying sections, but overall, the mechanics are well-received.
“Incredibly solid variety of gameplay options and decent branching paths.”
“The gameplay for this game is challenging, and if you don't save, you will have to replay a lot of areas.”
“The enemies in the first areas are a bit difficult for the very start of the game, so some grinding is necessary, but otherwise the game and its mechanics are great!”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being fitting and reminiscent of the atmospheric soundtracks found in titles like Dark Souls, enhancing the overall RPG experience. Reviewers recommend the game for its engaging class systems alongside its compelling audio design.
“The soundtrack is very fitting.”
“I will recommend this game for now as to basically say - if you would like to try an RPG with class systems, it's one to try. The music and select sounds are rather reminiscent of games like Dark Souls to me; not sure how intentional this is though.”
“The music and sound selection are rather reminiscent of games like Dark Souls to me, but I'm not sure how intentional this is.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes impacting the overall experience.
“The game frequently freezes, making it unplayable.”
“I experience constant crashes that ruin the gaming experience.”
“The stability issues are so severe that I can't progress in the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with some players noting that while there are elements that encourage multiple playthroughs, overall, the experience may not significantly change with each attempt.
“The game offers a surprising amount of replayability, with different choices leading to unique outcomes.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of paths and strategies available.”
“I love how the game encourages multiple runs, allowing players to explore different character builds and storylines.”
“There is only some replayability.”
“The game lacks significant replay value.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play again.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their lovely use of DS+ technology, enhancing the visual experience and contributing positively to the overall aesthetic of the game.
“The graphics are stunning, showcasing a lovely use of the DS+ capabilities.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with vibrant colors and intricate details.”
“The game's graphics create an immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the initial enemies can be challenging, requiring some grinding to progress, the overall game mechanics are well-received.
“The enemies in the early areas are a bit difficult for the very start of the game, so some grinding is necessary; however, the game and its mechanics are great!”
“Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
