Hidden Dragon: Legend

Hidden Dragon: Legend is an indie title that offers an initial burst of satisfying combat, but that quickly devolves into a tedious stream of identikit encounters coupled with platforming that feels like a tacked-on afterthought.

70%Game Brain Score

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replayability, stability

88% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Critic Score 43%Based on 8 reviews

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Hidden Dragon: Legend is a single player hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by MegaFun Games Ltd. and was released on January 22, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"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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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story17 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features satisfying combat with a variety of combos and enemy types, making battles engaging.
The art style and graphics are visually appealing, capturing the essence of imperial China effectively.
There are enjoyable exploration elements with hidden items and collectibles that add depth to the gameplay.

The story is bland and uninteresting, with poorly executed cutscenes that detract from the overall experience.
The game suffers from technical issues, including glitches and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay.
Combat can become repetitive and lacks depth, with some mechanics making it too easy to stun-lock enemies.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
55%
10%
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 clichéd and unoriginal. Overall, the narrative is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by the gameplay and visuals.
- “The story was very interesting and it's like watching a show because I wanted to know more about the plot and what's going to happen next.”
- “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.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
23%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style and high quality, especially considering the game's budget. Players appreciate the captivating visuals that enhance the overall experience, with many noting the impressive scenery and smooth animations that evoke a strong thematic connection to ancient China. Overall, the graphics are described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
52%
13%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its enjoyable combat mechanics, variety of enemy types, and character customization, while others criticize it for being average and unpolished. Players appreciate the engaging hack-and-slash elements and the unique setting, but note that the overall mechanics can feel flawed and repetitive. Despite these shortcomings, many agree that the gameplay is the standout feature, providing enough satisfaction to elevate the experience.
- “The gameplay is enjoyable, as it changes enemy types in every act, making the fights a little bit different.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
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 sound, particularly in relation to the game's setting, adds value. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect, though there are calls for more polished sound effects and variety.
- “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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
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 completing the game 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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some noticeable glitches, indicating that stability may be an issue for players.
- “There are a couple of obvious glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
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 story is... meh... it could use more background development for the main character and additional character development for the other characters.”
- “Character development feels shallow; I didn't connect with any of the characters on a deeper level.”
- “The lack of meaningful character arcs left me feeling indifferent towards the cast.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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. This 2.5D action-platformer successfully immerses players in its unique environment.
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game demonstrates solid optimization, with users reporting no crashes or significant performance issues during gameplay.
- “The game also did not crash or have other performance issues.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 defeating low-rank enemies. However, the pacing of the story is considered slow, leading some to feel inclined to skip through it.
- “One thing I find funny is whenever I hit the low-rank enemy with the mask; it sounds like he has hiccups, lol.”

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Hidden Dragon: Legend is a hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Hidden Dragon: Legend is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Hidden Dragon: Legend.

Hidden Dragon: Legend was released on January 22, 2018.

Hidden Dragon: Legend was developed by MegaFun Games Ltd..

Hidden Dragon: Legend has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Hidden Dragon: Legend is a single player game.

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