Legena: Union Tides
- October 8, 2015
- Grandpa Pixel
Get on SteamSolve the mystery of the Narrator! A new take on the classic RPG featuring choices, ability equipping and harnessing the weather.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming 16-bit graphics and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the retro experience.
- It offers a variety of gameplay mechanics, including weather changes that can influence battles and a customizable difficulty setting.
- Despite its flaws, the game has a unique charm and humor, with well-crafted environments and engaging dialogue.
- The graphics and audio quality are subpar, with low resolution and annoying chiptunes that detract from the experience.
- The story is disjointed and vague, making it difficult for players to connect with the characters or understand the plot.
- Gameplay can feel overwhelming due to excessive dialogue, lack of character depth, and poor equipment management options.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it disjointed and difficult to follow, particularly due to its reliance on scripted locations and vague references to past events. While it may appeal to fans of traditional JRPGs, others feel it lacks clarity and coherence, making it challenging to engage with the narrative fully. However, certain elements, such as character dedication, have been appreciated by some players.
“If you like traditional JRPGs, you might enjoy this game as it focuses more on storytelling than action.”
“I appreciated the dedication to the story, especially how certain characters shine through the narrative.”
“The story is a bit vague at times, as it often refers to previous actions your character has taken and assumes you know the backstory.”
“Story was all over the place for me. Seeing as that's the main factor for an RPG game maker creation, I'm kind of disappointed.”
“Story is tied to scripted locations that can be missed, and the sprites are basic.”
“The story is a bit vague at times; it constantly refers to previous things your character has done and sometimes assumes you know the backstory.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics have received largely negative feedback, with some users comparing them unfavorably to basic RPG Maker assets, while others appreciate the nostalgic charm of 16-bit graphics. Overall, the graphical style seems to be a point of contention among players.
“The overwhelming poise and grace of 16-bit graphics.”
“The overwhelming poise and grace of 16-bit graphics.”
“The graphics are worse than the RPG Maker assets that get copy-pasted routinely by McDonald's employees pretending to be game developers.”
“I think a big part of it is the graphical style.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with users describing the soundtrack as fabulous and delightful, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Many players enjoy keeping the game in window mode to fully appreciate the music.
“The soundtrack is delightful!”
“Music was fabulous all game long!”
“I like keeping the game in window mode so I can appreciate the music.”
“The soundtrack was underwhelming and didn't add much to the overall experience.”
“The music felt repetitive and lacked variety throughout the game.”
“I found the audio design to be disappointing, as the music didn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward, starting off easy for newcomers, but becomes more engaging as players learn and master the mechanics.
“It was easy at the beginning; later, understanding the mechanics really helped out.”
“It was easy at the beginning; later, knowing the mechanics really helped out.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game appears to involve microtransactions and potentially locking content behind downloadable content (DLC), as indicated by the presence of an "unlock content" menu option.
“There's an 'unlock content' menu option, so it seems the developer had the intention of wedging microtransactions or locking content behind DLC here, too.”
“The game feels like it's designed to push players towards spending more money rather than enjoying the experience.”
“I can't believe how much content is locked behind paywalls; it really ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its light-hearted dialogue, which adds a playful and entertaining tone to the overall experience. Players appreciate the witty exchanges that enhance the enjoyment of the narrative.
“The game is filled with humorous, light-hearted dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the characters have such witty banter; it adds a delightful layer of humor to the story.”
“The clever jokes and funny situations make every moment enjoyable and keep the gameplay fresh.”
