Hidden Dragon: Legend
- January 22, 2018
- MegaFun Games Ltd.
- 6h median play time
Hidden Dragon Legend has some brief moments of fun, but they're all lost in its terrible story, clumsy platforming, boring combat, and ugly graphics.
Get on Steam"Hidden Dragon: Legend" is a 2D action-adventure game set in ancient China. As the protagonist, a skilled martial artist, you must uncover a mysterious plot while battling numerous enemies using swordplay, weaponry, and acrobatics. The game features fast-paced combat applied with strategic planning for a rewarding and immersive experience.
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Reviews
- The game features nice visuals and a decent soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- The combat system has depth with a variety of combos and upgradeable skills, making it engaging for hack-and-slash fans.
- Exploration is enjoyable, with many secrets to discover and a variety of enemies and bosses to challenge players.
- The story is clichéd and lacks depth, with poor voice acting and unskippable cutscenes that detract from the experience.
- The gameplay mechanics can feel clumsy, with issues like unclear hitboxes and frustrating combat interactions.
- The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it doesn't offer enough content for the price.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow and lacking in character development, particularly for the main character. While some appreciate its nostalgic elements and decent presentation, others criticize it for being cliché and poorly executed, with unskippable cutscenes and subpar voice acting. Overall, the narrative seems to be a weak point, detracting from the overall experience.
“This is a good game with an interesting story; it brings back good memories of PlayStation 2D games.”
“Very impressed with the game so far; the story seems decent, the graphics are nice, and the combat system seems to have depth.”
“Interesting story and characters which are split between chapters that end with a boss fight.”
“Story is... meh... could do with more main character's background story and need more character developments for the other characters.”
“Awful cliché story with worse voice acting, bland unskippable cutscenes.”
“Hidden Dragon Legend has some brief moments of fun, but they're all lost in its terrible story, clumsy platforming, boring combat, and ugly graphics.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a solid variety of enemies and engaging boss mechanics that evolve as health decreases, but is ultimately hindered by janky animations and subpar beat-em-up mechanics. While it offers around 6-7 hours of playtime with unlockable difficulties and deeper mechanics like combos, many players find the overall experience flawed and not worth the investment.
“About 6-7 hours of gameplay, with new difficulties and upgrades to unlock after completion.”
“But the one thing that this game focuses on, like any good side-scrolling brawler should, is the gameplay.”
“It has a nice variety of enemies and cool bosses with the classic 'at x% health the boss does new stuff' mechanic.”
“6/10 - very strange game with excellent art direction dragged down by poor mechanics.”
“Between the janky animations and very poor beat-em-up mechanics, I can't see more time being put into this being worth $12.”
“Sort version: a flawed game, no question about it, but the gameplay holds it up and even makes it above average.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received a mixed response; while many users appreciate the nice visuals and commend the quality given the budget, some criticize the graphics as being ugly and not well-executed. The game features a blend of 2D gameplay with fully 3D moments in cutscenes, which adds to its visual appeal.
“Very impressed with the game so far, the story seems decent, the graphics are nice, and the combat system seems to have depth.”
“Hdl has nice visuals, nice music, and despite a rather shallow story, puts some effort into its presentation.”
“The graphics are also quite nice for the price; the game plays on a 2D plane but it's fully 3D in certain moments and cutscenes.”
“Hidden Dragon Legend has some brief moments of fun, but they're all lost in its terrible story, clumsy platforming, boring combat, and ugly graphics.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished and uninviting.”
“Character models look bland and lifeless, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quality and contribution to the overall presentation. However, some reviewers feel that more polished sound effects and improved music could elevate the game's status further. While the music is deemed "good enough," there are concerns about potential repetitiveness over time.
“Hdl has nice visuals, nice music and, despite a rather shallow story, puts some effort into its presentation.”
“Music: good enough, I haven't played the game for so long so I haven't noticed if it gets repetitive later on.”
“I really do think more polished sound effects and better music could have propelled this game to 'great' status, so I do hope we can see more/better from the devs, because I’ve enjoyed it quite a bit.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some noticeable glitches, indicating issues with stability that may affect the overall experience.
“There are a couple of obvious glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the character development in the game is lacking, with players expressing a desire for a deeper exploration of the main character's background and more substantial development for supporting characters.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character's journey.”
“I love how the game explores the backstories of each character, making their growth feel authentic and engaging.”
“The evolution of the characters throughout the game is masterfully done, providing a satisfying sense of progression.”
“The story is lackluster and could benefit from a deeper exploration of the main character's background, as well as more development for the supporting characters.”
“Character development feels shallow; I expected more depth and growth from the main character and the others.”
“There is a noticeable absence of meaningful character arcs, leaving the characters feeling one-dimensional and unengaging.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as somewhat amusing but slow-paced, leading some players to feel inclined to skip through much of the story.
“The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the dialogue, making even the slow parts enjoyable.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty one-liners and absurd situations throughout the game.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, adding a delightful layer to the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, noting that the inclusion of new weapons and collectibles throughout the levels encourages them to revisit and explore different strategies.
“New weapons and collectibles are spread throughout levels for added replay value.”
“The game offers multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and challenges that keep you engaged.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The levels are repetitive, which diminishes the desire to replay them.”
