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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Playstation 5
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Reviews
- The game features satisfying combat with a variety of combos and enemy types, making battles engaging.
- The art style and graphics are impressive, capturing the essence of imperial China and enhancing the overall experience.
- There are several hidden items and collectibles to discover, adding an element of exploration despite the game's linearity.
- The story and character development are weak, with a bland plot and uninteresting characters that fail to engage players.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 5-8 hours, and lacks significant replayability.
- There are issues with localization, including poor voice acting and timing of subtitles, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story48 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it bland and lacking depth, particularly in character development and background. While some appreciate the intriguing lore and engaging cutscenes, others criticize the plot for being typical and filled with clichés. Overall, the narrative is seen as a weak point, though it is occasionally elevated by its presentation and gameplay elements.
“The story itself is quite intriguing.”
“What I like about this game is its storyline, the mysterious background of the main character and his enemies behind the organization; you will unravel the mystery by clearing each chapter.”
“I'm loving this game; it has an interesting storyline with good cutscenes and gameplay.”
“Story is... meh... could do with more main character's background story and need more character developments for the other characters.”
“Mediocre story filled with clichés.”
“Awful cliché story with worse voice acting, bland unskippable cutscenes.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style and high quality, especially considering the game's budget. Reviewers highlight the captivating visuals, smooth gameplay, and impressive cutscenes that enhance the overall experience, with many noting the game's ability to evoke a strong sense of its Chinese theme. Overall, the graphics are described as a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
“The art style is beautiful, as the game often shows nice scenery, both in-game and during cutscenes.”
“I love the art style of it because it sticks with the theme of the game, which is very oriental.”
“Awesome graphics for a 2.5D type action game.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive world.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring enjoyable elements like varied enemy types and character customization, but often hindered by poor mechanics and janky animations. While some players appreciate the hack-and-slash combat and the game's unique setting, others find it average and uninnovative, with a lack of polish that affects replayability. Overall, the gameplay is seen as the game's strongest aspect, despite its flaws, providing a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.
“The gameplay consists of platforming, character customization, and combat.”
“They vary the gameplay enough for it to feel different, but still similar enough to be recognizably the same.”
“The story may not be stellar, but the gameplay makes up for it.”
“6/10 - very strange game with excellent art direction dragged down by poor mechanics.”
“For the 15€ I would imagine having more polished gameplay or better replayability.”
“Between the janky animations and very poor beat-em-up mechanics, I can't see more time being put into this being worth $12.”
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the soundtrack for fitting the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience. While some tracks are noted as forgettable, the inclusion of an OST DLC and the authentic-sounding themes, particularly the traditional Chinese music, contribute positively to the game's presentation. However, there are calls for more polished sound effects and improved music to elevate the game's status further.
“The soundtrack fits the atmosphere of the game and has several good themes.”
“The Chinese background music also matches the game; it gives a good traditional Chinese gameplay experience.”
“Hdl has nice visuals, nice music, and despite a rather shallow story, puts some effort into its presentation.”
“Forgettable music tracks.”
“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.”
“I might have to pick that up on my own just for the authentic sounding music.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is seen as limited, with some players suggesting it may not be worth the full price. However, unlocking hard mode after the first playthrough and the presence of new weapons and collectibles do provide some incentive for replaying.
“Hard mode is unlocked after beating the game once, increasing the game's replay value.”
“However, I would wait for a sale, as I do not see much replayability there.”
“For the €15, I would imagine having more polished gameplay or better replayability.”
“New weapons and collectibles are spread throughout levels for some replay value.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews on character development are mixed; while some players appreciate the depth and growth of the characters, others feel that the main character's background and the development of supporting characters are lacking, suggesting a need for more comprehensive storytelling.
“I loved the character development.”
“The game offers a rich and engaging character development experience that keeps you invested in the story.”
“The depth of each character's backstory and growth throughout the game is truly impressive.”
“The story is... meh... it could use more background development for the main character and additional character development for the supporting cast.”
“Character arcs feel flat and unengaging, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”
“There is a lack of meaningful growth for the characters, making it hard to invest in their stories.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a fitting soundtrack featuring several strong themes, creating a vibe reminiscent of Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks rather than Devil May Cry, which complements its 2.5D action-platformer style.
“The soundtrack fits the atmosphere of the game and has several good themes.”
“This game is a 2.5D action-platformer that feels more like Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks rather than Devil May Cry due to its atmosphere.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates solid optimization, with users reporting no crashes or significant performance issues.
“The game also did not crash or have other performance issues.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing, particularly in moments like the quirky sound effects when hitting low-rank enemies. However, others feel that the pacing is slow and unengaging, leading them to want to skip parts of the story.
“One thing I find funny is whenever I hit the low-rank enemy with the mask; it sounds like he has hiccups, lol.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits a few noticeable glitches, indicating some stability issues that may affect the overall experience.
“There are a couple of obvious glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops during gameplay.”
