Legion Gold

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 47 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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Legion Gold is a strategy game that challenges players to build and manage their own ancient Greek city-state. Gamers must gather resources, construct buildings, create an army, and conquer neighboring cities to expand their territory. The game features multiple scenarios, random maps, and a variety of difficulty settings. It also offers a skirmish mode where players can customize their own battles against the AI.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game is simple to learn and play, making it accessible for new players while still offering depth in strategy.
  • It provides a nostalgic experience for those who played it in the past, with enjoyable city building and resource management mechanics.
  • The visual style has aged well, and the game remains engaging with its straightforward gameplay and various scenarios.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and compatibility problems with modern systems, making it difficult to play.
  • Lack of detailed explanations for game mechanics and shallow diplomacy options can lead to confusion and frustration.
  • The AI is weak and battles lack tactical depth, which may disappoint players looking for a more complex strategy experience.
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay of this title is primarily focused on campaign mechanics rather than battle strategies, appealing to fans of strategy games who enjoy a "campaign-map" experience. While the mechanics are straightforward and easy to learn, some players feel that it lacks depth compared to other titles in the series, such as "Spartan," which offers more advanced features and options. Overall, it remains an engaging entry point for newcomers to historical grand-strategy games, despite its simplicity.

    • “Now for what carries this game and what most strategy fans look for - gameplay.”
    • “Fairly straightforward and there are enough scenarios and gameplay options to be engaging and entertaining.”
    • “The mechanics of the game are easy to learn and not too complicated.”
    • “I've read the bundle information for this series and I don't know what they are trying to pull making it out as if this is the newest of the bunch, but you can get 'Spartan' that has much more fleshed out mechanics, streamlined UI, better tooltips, better diplomacy, and overall more gameplay options for the same price.”
    • “The mechanics of this game are so simple I'm surprised they didn't convert it (yet) to mobile.”
    • “Although the gameplay of Legion was both expanded upon and improved by subsequent releases 'Chariots of War' and 'Spartan', Legion is as enjoyable now as it was twenty years ago and its relative simplicity makes it a particularly good place to start if you are new to historical grand-strategy games.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, yet the art style has aged well and remains enjoyable for many players. While the visuals are minimal, they complement the gameplay, which can be challenging, especially at higher difficulty levels. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia but may not meet modern standards.

    • “The art style has aged pretty well in my opinion and is still enjoyable to look at.”
    • “Legion is what I expected it to be, similar to Spartan in gameplay, interface, and visuals.”
    • “Dated graphically.”
    • “Decent game, though dated in graphics.”
    • “Has minimal graphics but can be quite challenging on the harder levels.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music and sound in the game are generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience despite the game's imperfections. Players appreciate the quality of the audio, which makes gameplay enjoyable even for those who may struggle with strategy.

    • “The music and sound design are great, making it enjoyable to play even if you're not the best strategist.”
    • “The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The sound and music are quite impressive, adding depth to the gameplay.”
    • “The sound and music are merely serviceable.”
    • “The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
    • “The soundtrack feels uninspired and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth, as players feel there is no substantial narrative beyond simply engaging in various map scenarios.

    • “In terms of story and premise, there isn't really anything beyond playing on certain map scenarios.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters.”
    • “There is a severe lack of character development, which leaves the story feeling flat and uninteresting.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to shallow diplomacy, a weak user interface, and a lack of helpful tooltips, which contribute to frustrating micromanagement. Additionally, the limited variety in gameplay elements makes extended play sessions feel monotonous.

    • “Shallow diplomacy, weak UI, lack of tooltips, tedious micromanagement at times, and limited variety make for a grinding experience in a game that is meant to be played over longer periods.”
    • “The grinding feels excessive due to repetitive tasks and a lack of meaningful rewards.”
    • “Endless grinding with little progression leads to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game suffers from weak AI, leading to a lack of replayability, as players find little incentive to revisit it.

    • “The game lacks depth, making replayability almost nonexistent.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The limited choices and predictable outcomes severely diminish replayability.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and severe lag, particularly on Windows 10.

    • “There are plenty of crashes, freezes, and even severe lag on Windows 10.”
    • “The game is incredibly unstable, often crashing during critical moments.”
    • “I experience frequent freezes that make it nearly unplayable.”
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