- February 20, 2018
- Evan Rogers
Legendary Gary
Platforms
About
"Legendary Gary" is a narrative-driven game with a unique turn-based combat system and a fantasy adventure within a game. As Gary tries to improve his mundane life, help him navigate his choices and master hand-to-hand combat with a variety of creatures in "Legend of the Spear." The game features hand-drawn art and a synth-pop soundtrack. Combat is tactical, with simultaneous actions for each turn and no dice rolls, offering a challenging and engaging experience.











- The game features great art, music, and gameplay, creating an engaging experience.
- The story and characters are relatable and emotionally impactful, making players feel invested.
- The combat system is fun and unique, blending puzzle elements with traditional RPG mechanics.
- The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks sufficient content for the price.
- Certain story elements are not fully developed, leading to an abrupt ending.
- Some players found the gameplay clunky at times and the soundtrack to be underwhelming.
- story30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story is engaging and emotionally resonant, with players feeling invested in the characters and themes, particularly the "game within a game" concept that blurs the lines between reality and gameplay. However, some reviewers noted that certain plot elements are underdeveloped and the conclusion feels abrupt, leading to a sense of predictability in the narrative progression. Overall, while the storytelling is praised for its artistic and immersive qualities, it may lack surprises and depth in certain areas.
“I was genuinely invested in the characters and the story.”
“The story explored its core themes enough to really hit the mark emotionally, and there's just enough combat to show off the promise of the clever combat system.”
“It's not the nonsensical kind of weird but the mundane kind that creeps up on you because this title has such a relaxed, unassuming approach to telling its story that you're likely to fall right into the narrative without even trying, and suddenly you're in that hazy dream you can't ever remember when you wake up.”
“My only real complaint is that some things in the story aren't expanded upon, and the story ended a little too abruptly.”
“The concept itself is interesting, but frankly, I find no surprises or further interest beyond the introductory plot development.”
“The story progresses in a manner that is rather easy to guess, and frankly, the combat is equally challenging.”