Legendary Hoplite

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In "Legendary Hoplite," become Dio, a young commander inspired by Greek mythos, and defend the city of Ithaca using spears, swords, and shields. With a variety of gear, godlike powers, and armies at your disposal, vanquish thousands of monsters and support real-world cultural preservation of Greek culture by teaming up with the Greek Cultural Society of Birmingham. Wishlist now and try the demo! Note: Soundtrack sales support the society's mission.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging tower defense experience with a unique blend of RPG mechanics and Greek mythology.
The art style and music are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere during gameplay.
There is a good variety of enemy types and upgrade paths, allowing for different strategies and builds.

The game suffers from significant difficulty spikes and unbalanced gameplay, making it frustrating for some players.
Many players find the grinding for equipment and upgrades tedious, with a lack of clear progression and rewards.
The game feels incomplete, with limited content and some bugs affecting the overall experience.

gameplay
20 mentions
40 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its originality, engaging mechanics, and appealing art style, though some players note that it becomes repetitive after the initial hours. While the game features a solid progression system and enjoyable boss battles, there are criticisms regarding certain mechanics and limited content, with the journey concluding after about 10 hours. Overall, players find the gameplay addictive and rewarding, especially with its strategic elements and player-friendly features like skill respecs.
- “Firstly, I love the art and the gameplay; the music is pretty good too.”
- “The gameplay design and loop are pretty good here.”
- “The artwork and design of the game are visually appealing, and the gameplay is both engaging and addictive.”
- “Gameplay won't change after the first 2 hours.”
- “Boss mechanics rarely work correctly, the Medusa and Hydra being standouts.”
- “Limited content/journey - ends in the 3rd act, after 10 hours of gameplay.”
grinding
20 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant divide in player experiences regarding grinding in the game. While some find the grinding tedious and unbalanced, detracting from the overall enjoyment, others argue that it is manageable and necessary for progression. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, the grinding mechanics can be frustrating and may overshadow its positive aspects.
- “Which wouldn't even be a problem if grinding was fun, but the bizarre intermittent pauses in waves and the lack of fast forward or an actual button that lets you call the wave early means it sucks to replay anything in this game.”
- “The game became tedious; I'm playing at most one map and just shut it down, full of frustration.”
- “I hated every bit of the grinding in the game, and I normally like grinding in lots of other games.”
story
15 mentions
40 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as mediocre, described as "paper-flat" and "meh," with some players finding it unoriginal and lacking depth. While the dialogue and music are appreciated, the narrative does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, which some players find interesting despite its shortcomings. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling driving force.
- “The dialog and music I enjoyed, and I loved the interaction between missions and during boss encounters. The UI for the most part is clean and easy to understand.”
- “The gameplay idea is pretty original, there is a story there, and a system of upgrades.”
- “- cringe but in a good way story.”
- “The story is kind of meh, but the whole game is interesting.”
- “The story is something between meh and okay.”
- “I don't understand why it is mixed reviewed; the gameplay idea is pretty original, but there is a story there.”
music
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, particularly during boss battles, enhancing the overall experience. While many players appreciate the soundtrack and its integration with gameplay, some note a lack of variety. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and engagement.
- “It also doesn't hurt that the music is top notch, especially for the boss battles.”
- “The dialogue and music I enjoyed, and I loved the interaction between missions and during boss encounters.”
- “Really enjoyed the gameplay, music (on the boss battles), and art style.”
- “There's not a lot of music variety.”
- “If you're the type of person who really doesn't like to give up, the music, artwork, enemies, and mechanics will keep you hooked for hours!”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their neat and visually appealing art style, with good animations and impressive cutscenes. However, some reviewers noted inconsistencies in the visuals and a feeling that the art may be derivative of other titles like Hades. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the engaging gameplay experience.
- “The artwork and design of the game are visually appealing, and the gameplay is both engaging and addictive.”
- “The graphics and animations in the game were good, although there were certain inconsistencies regarding how things looked, and I especially liked the cutscenes.”
- “Really enjoyed the gameplay, music (on the boss battles), and art style.”
- “The art style is neat and simple, but it doesn't translate well into the gameplay.”
- “The artwork and design of the game are visually appealing, but the overall graphics fall short.”
- “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the graphics leave much to be desired.”
replayability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game shows potential for high replayability due to its underlying systems, but in its current state, it lacks incentives for multiple playthroughs, as enemies do not scale with the player's level.
- “I'd say the game has the potential to have lots of replayability due to its game systems, but in its released state, it only expects a one-and-done playthrough.”
- “Currently, it doesn't have a lot of replayability because enemies do not level up with the player.”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users note that the optimization in "Legendary Hoplite" has notable issues, particularly in how equipment for earlier maps aligns with the most powerful setups. This suggests a lack of balance or refinement in the game's optimization mechanics.
- “In the past, when you acquired equipment for maps I and II, you always found that optimizing your current setup followed the 'most powerful' agenda.”
- “The optimization of your setup is crucial for maximizing performance in the game.”
- “Finding the right balance in optimization can significantly enhance your gameplay experience.”
- “Back in the past, when you got the equipment for maps I and II, you always found the optimization of your current setup to follow the 'most powerful' agenda.”
- “The legendary hoplite definitely has some issues with optimization.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre, enhanced by a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in its world.
- “A twist in the tower defense genre, with a great atmosphere.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report that the current version of the game has significant stability issues, including game-breaking bugs that can cause players to lose progress. A previous playtest was noted to be less buggy, indicating that the game's stability has deteriorated, leading to negative reviews until improvements are made.
- “The playtest was less buggy than the current version. Unless they patch issues like getting stuck on the golden sheep map, which forces you to alt-F4 out and lose progress, I will give a negative review. I will only change it if I can beat the game without encountering game-breaking bugs.”
- “The game is riddled with stability issues that ruin the experience. Frequent crashes and bugs make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered multiple game-breaking bugs that forced me to restart. The lack of stability is incredibly frustrating.”