Legion 51

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Legion 51 is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Nik Zayne and was released on November 20, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Legion 51" is a single-player survival horror game set in an alternate 1980's universe. As a member of an elite military unit, players must uncover the truth behind a series of paranormal events while fighting off otherworldly creatures. With a focus on strategic combat and resource management, players must carefully plan their movements and make every shot count to survive.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is simple, fun, and provides a light-hearted experience, making it enjoyable for casual play.
It has a unique concept that allows for strategic gameplay, where players can organize and assign jobs to their fans.
For its price, the game offers a surprisingly entertaining experience, with potential for future updates and expansions.

The game is very short, typically lasting only about 20-30 minutes, which limits its replayability.
Many achievements are broken or glitched, detracting from the overall experience and player satisfaction.
There is a lack of optimization, leading to performance issues despite the game's simple graphics.

humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its cleverness and absurdity, with players finding the quirky animations and references to outdated memes amusing. While some reviews note a mix of disturbing elements, the overall experience is described as funny and enjoyable, making it a pleasant albeit short gaming experience.
- “The way the little people run is hilarious to me for some reason.”
- “Simple, clever, funny.”
- “Yes, it is a short game, but it is hilarious and fun to play!”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Legion 51's gameplay revolves around sending waves of characters to their demise to breach Area 51, providing a darkly engaging experience that satisfies players' morbid curiosities. While the game is short, lasting around 20 minutes, it maintains a smooth and interactive feel, complemented by enjoyable visuals and sound. However, players express a desire for new mechanics and longer gameplay sessions.
- “It is short enough to not let you snore and feel bored to death; it can really satisfy your misanthropic urges to see people mindlessly die and is interactive enough to keep you engaged with its gameplay.”
- “The visuals are cool, the sound is fun, the music is nice (especially enjoyed the final epic piece!), and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “Legion 51's core gameplay concept requires you to send waves of people to their death in order to breach the base in Area 51.”
- “Would like to see new mechanics and longer runs.”
- “All you get is about 20 minutes of gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to performance problems that detract from the overall experience. Players express a desire for better optimization from indie developers to enhance gameplay.
- “Based on their performance, you'll attract even more fans for your next run.”
- “Edit: it does, however, seem to be very poorly optimized.”
- “I really wish indie game designers would do a better job of optimization.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's replayability is currently limited, primarily due to broken achievements and a short completion time of around 30 minutes. While players can experiment with different setups, the lack of substantial content may deter repeated playthroughs; however, upcoming achievements and new game modes are expected to enhance replay value in the future.
- “It doesn't have a lot of replayability, I think, although you can try different kinds of setups. I started at the same time as a friend, and we both ended up having widely varying setups.”
- “Would have been positive if the achievements weren't broken; it really limits replayability for a game that's beaten in 30 minutes.”
- “It doesn't have a lot of replayability, I think. Although you can try different kinds of setups, I started at the same time as a friend and we both ended up having widely varying setups.”
- “Achievements and new game modes are supposed to be in the works, which should add replayability.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its epic quality, enhancing the overall experience, particularly noted in the final piece. Users appreciate the fun sound design and find the music to be a great value for the price.
- “The visuals are cool, the sound is fun, and the music is nice (especially enjoyed the final epic piece!).”
- “Plus epic music, all for a bargain basement price.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their impressive art style and cool visuals, contributing to an overall enjoyable aesthetic experience. Additionally, the smooth gameplay complements the appealing visuals, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It's great looking for the art style.”
- “The visuals are cool, sound is fun, music is nice (especially enjoyed the final epic piece!), the gameplay is smooth.”