Heroes of Legionwood
- July 24, 2015
- Dark Gaia Studios
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Get on itch.io StoreIn Heroes of Legionwood, play as Locke in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world 100 years after the world ended, where human civilization was destroyed by a malevolent force known as the Darkness. Your choices have consequences and every victory comes with a price, as you discover the origin of the Darkness and try to stop it from destroying Legionwood. The game is divided into three arcs: Age of Darkness, Resurrection, and End of Days, each offering a self-contained story that combines to form one epic journey.
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Reviews
- Incredibly solid variety of gameplay options and decent branching paths, making it enjoyable for fans of JRPGs and RPG Maker games.
- Character customization is highly praised, striking 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 repetitive combat and puzzles, which can make gameplay feel tedious and unengaging.
- There are significant technical issues, including crashes and bugs that hinder progress, along with a lack of polish typical of indie RPG Maker titles.
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story of "Heroes of Legionwood" is generally considered average and somewhat generic, lacking originality and engagement typical of many fantasy RPGs. However, players appreciate the character interactions and the world-building, noting that the writing is solid and the characters feel well-developed. Overall, while the plot may not be groundbreaking, the character dynamics provide some enjoyment.
“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, 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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % 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 early on due to tough enemies. Players should be mindful of saving frequently, as failing to do so can lead to significant replaying of areas. Overall, the mechanics are well-received and contribute positively to the game's depth.
“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!”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as fitting and reminiscent of the Dark Souls series, enhancing the overall RPG experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's alignment with the game's atmosphere, suggesting it adds depth to the gameplay.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with multiple users reporting frequent freezes that disrupt gameplay.
“The game just freezes.”
“The game just freezes.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with players noting that while there are some elements that encourage revisiting, overall, the experience may not be compelling enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“There is only some replayability.”
“The game offers limited replayability.”
“I found the replayability to be quite lacking.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their lovely implementation of the DS+ style, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the game.
“Lovely use of the DS+ graphics.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the initial enemies can be challenging, necessitating some grinding early in the game. However, this aspect does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game's mechanics.
“The enemies in the first areas are a bit difficult for the very start of the game, so some grinding is necessary.”
