Legend

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Legend is a single player and multiplayer casual hack and slash game with a historical theme. It was developed by Arcade Zone and was released on November 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the game Legend, players must combat against the corrupt son of the King, Clovis, who seeks to harness the power of the imprisoned despot Beldor. This beat'em up game is set in a medieval world, reminiscent of games like Final Fight and Streets of Rage, where players will fight against chaos and destruction to save the kingdom of Sellech.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and detailed 16-bit pixel art that appeals to nostalgia.
Boss fights are challenging and enjoyable, providing a fun experience for fans of the beat 'em up genre.
The music is a nice blend of upbeat tracks and classic fantasy themes, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

The gameplay feels clunky and slow, making combat frustrating and unresponsive.
There are significant balance issues, with the character's movement and attack range making it difficult to engage enemies effectively.
Audio glitches and control issues detract from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable for players.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its upbeat blend of classic fantasy tracks, enhancing the overall experience. However, despite the strong audio and visual elements, some players feel that the quality of combat detracts from the enjoyment.
- “The music is a nice blend of upbeat tunes and classic old-time fantasy tracks.”
- “Surprisingly challenging bosses, even for a veteran of the genre, and I loved the music and sprite work.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are praised for their impressive 16-bit pixel art, showcasing detailed environments and large character sprites. However, players may need to adjust if they are not familiar with the retro style, and despite the strong visual presentation, some feel that the gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience.
- “Graphics feature really good 16-bit pixel art with a ton of detail in the environment and big character sprites.”
- “It is a real shame too, having great graphics, music, and environments to fight in means nothing if the fighting feels terrible.”
- “If you weren't gaming during the SNES era, you may need some time to get used to the graphics and sounds, and definitely the controls.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay has been criticized as a significant flaw, detracting from the overall experience in a genre that heavily relies on engaging mechanics. This issue is seen as a critical weakness that impacts the game's overall quality.
- “That is the most accurate description I could come up with to describe the gameplay.”
- “In a genre all about the gameplay, that is a fatal flaw and drags the game down.”
- “With all said and done, the only real issue with the game is its gameplay.”
- “In a genre all about gameplay, that is a fatal flaw and drags the game down.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report stability issues primarily related to audio glitches, indicating that this aspect detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops during gameplay.”
- “There are persistent audio glitches that disrupt the experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story presentation utilizes a nostalgic Super Nintendo mode 7 effect, where players are shown their next mission destination on a dynamic map that flies toward the screen, enhancing the immersive experience of the narrative progression.
- “After missions, you are shown your next destination via a map that flies toward the screen using the Super Nintendo's Mode 7.”