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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

Fun tower defense game with RPG elements that allows for diverse builds and strategies.
Engaging gameplay with a variety of enemy types and interesting mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game experience.

The game suffers from a steep difficulty curve and can feel unbalanced, especially during boss fights.
Repetitive gameplay and grinding for upgrades can detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a lack of replayability.
Several bugs and UI issues hinder the experience, making it feel unfinished despite its potential.

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 some players finding it less grindy than others suggest. Overall, the combination of strategic gameplay and player-friendly features makes it a worthwhile experience for many.
- “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 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.”
- “Although the equipment and skill system in the game feel great, they require a great deal of grinding.”
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 unengaging despite the interesting gameplay mechanics. While the dialogue and music received praise, the narrative lacks depth and clarity, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story does not significantly elevate the game, but it remains a minor aspect of an otherwise enjoyable title.
- “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 game is okay; I don't understand why it has mixed reviews. The gameplay idea is pretty original, and there is a story there along with a system of upgrades.”
- “Story is kind of meh, but the whole game is interesting.”
- “Story is kinda meh, but the whole game is interesting.”
- “The story is something on the middle between meh and ok.”
- “You get just 2 until the last 5 missions or so...no way to complete the set.”
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 complements the art and gameplay effectively, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- “It also doesn't hurt that the music is top notch, especially for the boss battles.”
- “The dialog and music I enjoyed and loved the interaction between missions and during boss encounters; the UI for the most part is clean and easy to understand.”
- “Really enjoyed the gameplay, music (on the boss battles), art style.”
- “- Not a lot of music variety.”
- “The music, artwork, enemies, and mechanics will keep you hooked for hours if you're the type of person who really doesn't like to give up!”
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 influenced by other successful 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 graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the visuals leave much to be desired.”
replayability
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game offers around 20-25 hours of content, but many players find it lacks replayability after completing the challenges, as it currently does not encourage multiple playthroughs due to static enemy levels and a one-and-done design. While the underlying systems suggest potential for greater replayability, the current state limits it significantly.
- “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.”
- “Probably around 20-25 hours worth of levels, but not very replayable once you've beaten most of the challenges.”
- “Currently, it doesn't have a lot of replayability because enemies do not level up with the player.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users note that while past equipment setups prioritized powerful optimization, the current game, Legendary Hoplite, faces notable optimization issues that hinder performance.
- “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 game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
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 current state may require urgent patches to improve stability.
- “The playtest was less buggy than the current version, so unless they patch a few issues like getting stuck on the golden sheep map, which forces you to alt+F4 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.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “The game is riddled with stability issues; I often find myself unable to progress due to frequent freezes and glitches.”