Legend of Kay Anniversary

  • July 27, 2015
71%
Game Brain Score Based on 75 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
Legend of Kay Anniversary Game Cover
The Legend of Kay’s story isn’t particularly fascinating. As the titular hero is tasked with restoring peace to his land by taking out the forceful gorillas that have taken over; it isn’t anything we haven’t seen before.

"Legend of Kay - Anniversary" is a remastered version of the original game, featuring updated graphics, detailed character models, and improved rendering techniques. This action-adventure game is filled with humor and references to martial arts films and pop culture, offering a fun and challenging experience for players of all ages. The game boasts enhanced textures, crystal-clear surround sound, and a variety of characters to interact with in a vibrant world.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Play​Station
  • Wii
  • Wii U
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience with a solid combat system and interesting level design.
  • The HD remaster enhances the graphics, making it visually appealing while maintaining the nostalgic feel of the original.
  • It's a family-friendly game that is easy to pick up, making it suitable for both younger players and those looking for a nostalgic experience.
  • The camera controls are frustrating and can lead to disorientation, making navigation difficult in certain areas.
  • Voice acting is often criticized as bland and unemotional, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments for players.
  • gameplay6 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and accessible, featuring fun mechanics and clever puzzles that keep the pacing engaging. However, some players noted issues with repetition, camera control, and voice acting, which detracted from the experience for some. Despite these drawbacks, many found the game worth replaying.

    • “I popped it in and twenty hours of gameplay later, I've beaten it and would love to play through it again.”
    • “Has simple gameplay that anyone can pick up right away.”
    • “Fun gameplay that doesn’t feel too outdated, with some clever puzzles and great pacing.”
    • “Voice acting is horrible; it turned me away from the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive, and the controls are okay at best.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the clean, high-quality enhancements that elevate the experience, especially for fans of the revamped original game. However, some users note that while the graphics are good, they are not exceptional, and the camera controls could use improvement. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the fun gameplay.

    • “Clean high-quality graphic enhancement stands atop a solid action platform base to create a solid gaming experience for both new and returning fans of Legend of Kay.”
    • “Also great graphics.”
    • “The graphics are good, not great, and the camera is pretty bad.”
    • “This is a revamped original game with HD graphics.”
    • “The graphics could use improvement; they feel outdated compared to modern standards.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is generally considered interesting and engaging, though some reviewers find it lacks depth, with one noting that the legend of Kay's narrative is not particularly captivating.

    • “Interesting story.”
    • “Engaging story line.”
    • “The Legend of Kay's story isn’t particularly fascinating.”
    • “The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
    • “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for being bland and lacking depth, with some reviewers noting that the voice acting feels juvenile and fails to convey genuine emotion.

  • stability1 mentions

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs that affect gameplay.

    • “The next issue is that the game is very buggy.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the experience with good quality tracks, while the combat is described as somewhat repetitive. Additionally, the comic-esque cutscenes contribute to the overall atmosphere, complementing the musical elements effectively.

    • “The music is fantastic, perfectly complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack sets the mood for each level, making every moment feel epic.”
    • “The blend of genres in the music keeps things fresh and engaging throughout the game.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some noting that online leaderboards offer little incentive. Additionally, the remaster's questionable design choices contribute to a sense of unnecessary backtracking.

    • “Online leaderboards don’t add much.”
    • “Questionable choice of game for a remaster.”
    • “Some tedious backtracking.”
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