Legena: Union Tides

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Legena: Union Tides is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Grandpa Pixel and was released on October 8, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Solve the mystery of the Narrator! A new take on the classic RPG featuring choices, ability equipping and harnessing the weather.

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features charming 16-bit graphics and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the nostalgic experience.
It offers a variety of gameplay mechanics, including weather changes that impact strategy and a plethora of spells for character customization.
The dialogue is humorous and light-hearted, providing an engaging narrative despite some vagueness in the story.

The graphics and overall presentation are criticized for being subpar, with some players finding them worse than typical RPG Maker games.
The story can be confusing and disjointed, often assuming prior knowledge of events that may not be clear to new players.
There are issues with gameplay balance, including repetitive missions and a lack of meaningful character progression or equipment comparison.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it disjointed and vague, often relying on prior knowledge of the backstory. While it emphasizes storytelling over action, this approach may not resonate with everyone, particularly those who prefer a more structured narrative. However, certain elements, like character dedication, have been appreciated by some players.
- “But among them, [spoiler]atesan surely shines. I appreciated and liked the dedication to his story.[/spoiler]”
- “- 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.”
- “If you like traditional JRPGs, maybe you'll like this game, as it focuses more on storytelling and less on action.”
- “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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game has received high praise, with users describing the soundtrack as fabulous and delightful, enhancing the overall experience. Many players enjoy keeping the game in window mode to fully appreciate the music throughout their gameplay.
- “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 enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The music felt repetitive and lacked variety throughout the game.”
- “I found the audio quality of the music to be disappointing and not up to par.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game appears to involve microtransactions and potentially locking content behind 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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is initially easy to grasp, but players find that understanding the mechanics becomes crucial for progressing and enhancing their experience as the game advances.
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor 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 the witty banter between characters; it adds a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”
- “The clever jokes and funny situations make every moment enjoyable and keep the mood light.”