Legends of Pixelia

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Legends of Pixelia is a single player and multiplayer arcade hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Sima and was released on September 14, 2015. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Legends of Pixelia is an action RPG that combines retro pixelart with modern gameplay mechanics. Choose a hero class, crawl through procedurally generated dungeons and show your reflexes in challenging boss fights. Single player & local multiplayer, best played with gamepad.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Engaging local co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players, making it a great couch co-op game.
Smooth and responsive controls with well-designed hitboxes and timing-based combat that rewards skill.
Challenging and progressively difficult procedurally generated dungeons with a rewarding leveling and gear upgrading system.

Controller support is inconsistent, with some controllers (e.g., Steam Controller on macOS) having major issues and limited keybinding options.
Gameplay can feel slow-paced and repetitive due to color-coded attack mechanics that require waiting for cooldowns and limited move variety per character.
Minimalistic graphics and art style lack variety and atmosphere changes; some find the visuals unappealing or too basic.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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39%
23%
The gameplay offers a nostalgic, NES-Zelda-inspired experience with simple yet challenging combat and a surprising amount of depth, though it may feel minimalistic and limited in options for some. It is praised for being timeless and fun, especially when played with a gamepad. While some find the cooldown-based mechanics restrictive, many appreciate the straightforward, engaging gameplay that encourages long-term play.
- “There is a surprising amount of depth to the gameplay.”
- “I can see myself playing this years into the future, because the gameplay is - of course - timeless.”
- “Lop is a game with simple combat mechanics wrapped in more and more challenging fights through the progress of the game.”
- “I'm used to hack and slash style gameplay, but the minimalism hurts this game quite a bit.”
- “In fact, most of the game's 'correct' style of gameplay is just that: run around and wait for your cooldowns.”
- “You're given very little in the way of options with your gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics feature minimalistic retro 2D pixel art that may feel lacking in variety, though it can be appealing to fans of this style. Solid art direction helps the visuals stand out, reminiscent of games like Shovel Knight and The Binding of Isaac.
- “The game honestly looks pretty if you're into this style of graphics.”
- “The visuals are also minimal and to the game's detriment.”
- “At the same time, games like Shovel Knight circumvent these restrictions in the chosen art style by having solid art direction and variety.”
- “It’s like Legend of Dungeon meets Binding of Isaac, but with retro 2D pixel graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is generally well-received, featuring a pleasant and easy-to-listen-to soundtrack, though some users feel it could benefit from more variation to avoid early repetition.
- “Its music is pretty good, being easy to listen to.”
- “Great soundtrack but could use a little more variation.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks distinct or varied atmospheres, resulting in a uniform and unremarkable overall feel.
- “This game doesn't create distinct atmospheres with unique feelings.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a story entirely, offering no narrative elements for players to engage with.
- “In fact, there is not even any story.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users criticize the monetization for creating imbalanced gameplay, where paying players with high-level, powerful gear unfairly dominate lower-level players. This pay-to-win approach is seen as a negative cash grab aspect missing fair competition.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game can help with progression to an extent, but it has limited effectiveness and cannot carry you through all challenges.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers decent replayability, though it can become repetitive or frustrating if players frequently fail.

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Legends of Pixelia is a arcade hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Legends of Pixelia is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Legends of Pixelia was released on September 14, 2015.

Legends of Pixelia was developed by Sima.

Legends of Pixelia has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Legends of Pixelia is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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