Legion TD 2

About

Legion TD 2 is a multiplayer tower defense game where players command powerful heroes and build defenses to protect against waves of enemy creeps. Featuring auto-battling mechanics, players strategize by selecting units, abilities, and upgrades to outsmart their opponents. Work with teammates to defend and secure victory in this intense, fast-paced competition.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

+10

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,821 reviews

gameplay142 positive mentions

story12 negative mentions

Legion TD 2 offers a satisfying blend of accessibility and depth, making it a delight for tower defense enthusiasts of all skill levels.
The game features a variety of unique units and strategies, ensuring that no two matches are ever the same.
The developers are actively engaged with the community, providing regular updates and balance changes to keep the gameplay fresh.

The matchmaking system can be frustrating, often pairing new players with experienced ones, leading to unbalanced games.
The game requires an always-online connection, even for single-player modes, which can be a significant drawback.
Some players report a toxic community, with instances of harassment and poor sportsmanship affecting the overall experience.

gameplay
450 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
64%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its depth and strategic complexity, offering a mix of tower defense and auto-battler mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master. Players appreciate the engaging core gameplay loop, variety of strategies, and regular updates from developers, although some express concerns about balance issues and repetitive elements over time. Overall, the game is seen as addictive and rewarding for those willing to invest time in understanding its mechanics.
- “It's a really cool concept done in a way that makes it easy and fun to get started but definitely gets more interesting as the gameplay gets more competitive.”
- “The gameplay and amount of potential strategy is very deep, and the developers are on top of the game with meta updates.”
- “With its easy-to-grasp mechanics, challenging gameplay, and supportive community, it's a game that's easy to get into but hard to put down.”
- “The game has fallen into the trap of making 80% of the game not matter through shutdowns and other mechanics.”
- “Gameplay sucks and starts the same every time and everything is so incredibly ugly.”
- “The gameplay is extremely linear with little breathing room.”
graphics
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
63%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that while they are decent and polished, they often feel outdated or mediocre compared to modern standards. Some players appreciate the nostalgic art style reminiscent of older titles, while others criticize the visuals for being simplistic or lacking uniqueness. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed, particularly in terms of graphical options and performance optimization.
- “The visuals may be on the simpler side, but they are crisp, clean, and get the job done without overwhelming the screen.”
- “The graphics and art style of Legion TD 2 are visually stunning.”
- “The graphics are really stunning considering this is in early access and done by an indie team.”
- “However, the graphics need to be improved.”
- “Although I was hoping for the graphics to be more than just mediocre, they could use a revamp to give the content some more feeling.”
- “Pretty bad performance, especially for a game with a tiny map and graphics that look like they are from 2005.”
replayability
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
32%
3%
The game is widely praised for its high replayability, with many players noting the endless variety of characters, strategies, and builds that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. While some users found it repetitive after a few hours, the majority highlighted its depth and complexity, making it a favorite for both casual and competitive play. Overall, it is considered a standout title in the tower defense genre, offering nearly infinite replay value.
- “With the amount of units they have, the replayability is almost endless.”
- “There is a wide variety of characters, builds, and strategies to explore, giving the game a ton of replayability.”
- “The sheer amount of units makes replayability pretty much endless.”
- “Boring and repetitive after just a few hours; no replayability.”
- “Right now I can't recommend the game for 20€ anymore (get it for 10€ max) because the replayability is lacking due to limited units and the unbalanced 2-on-2 matchmaking.”
- “I feel like I'm watching the same movie on repeat - that much for replayability.”
story
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
15%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many users noting that the campaign consists of only a few short missions that feel disconnected and devoid of a coherent narrative. While some players appreciate the challenge of the PvE mode, they find it insufficiently developed, often describing it as a minor feature compared to the main PvP focus. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes gameplay over storytelling, leaving players wanting more substantial narrative content.
- “I don't normally like PvE/story mode, but this game went out of its way to make a challenging story mode even though the main feature of the game is PvP.”
- “Very fun game with deep wave-based strategy, many different factions to play with unique units, good tutorial with a lot of campaign missions you can do solo or co-op to prepare you for multiplayer, very good music it is a pleasure to listen to and great performance and interface.”
- “An excellent game that tells the tragic story of a young, leaky tap, and his journey to redemption.”
- “7 missions 'campaign' which you can finish in 2 hours is a joke.”
- “The so-called campaigns were nothing but a set of disjointed challenges devoid of any sense of story, character, or setting.”
- “But for me as a single player, there is apparently only one extremely short single player campaign of seven missions, which I completed within 3 hours, including reading things and working through the tutorial.”
optimization
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
60%
21%
The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, disconnections, and low frame rates even on capable hardware. While some users noted improvements post-launch and appreciated the variety of graphics settings, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization to enhance performance, particularly in multiplayer scenarios. Many players feel that the current state of optimization detracts from the gameplay experience, making it difficult to enjoy the game's strategic elements fully.
- “Super good mastery curve and payoff as you invest in increasing your own performance over time.”
- “Something really interesting to me is that the waves are static, so opening strategy and placement can be optimized, but there is still tons of strategy and skill required.”
- “Casual players may appreciate the diversity of different towers while hardcore players will study the intricacies and synergies between towers and their placements to ensure they operate at optimal performance.”
- “Performance never gets addressed in patch notes, but it's clearly the biggest problem that the community has to deal with.”
- “Horrible, very bad performance; we couldn't even send a game while in a group, constant disconnections.”
- “Totally unoptimized - very bad CPU/memory performance, lags.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
76%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, frequent disconnections, and performance issues, particularly on larger monitors. While some users appreciate the visuals and gameplay mechanics, the overall experience is marred by persistent glitches, crashes, and server problems, leading to frustration among the player base. Despite being in early access, the game's stability issues have deterred many from enjoying it fully.
- “Despite the small budget the devs had to work with, they made a good product; visually and mechanically, it's almost bug-free and engaging.”
- “The game runs great, plays great, and is well put together.”
- “A really polished, bug-free game.”
- “Very buggy, disconnects and can't rejoin the game very often.”
- “Game used to be good, but now way too buggy after the 10.0 release.”
- “Horrendous graphic bugs from startup, crashes randomly, but also after playing for a certain period of time (2-4 games), game occasionally freezes up for like ten to twenty seconds before unlocking again, only the match has continued while you were gone...”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
54%
37%
The monetization model of the game primarily revolves around cosmetic purchases, which many players appreciate as it avoids pay-to-win mechanics. While some users express concerns about the presence of microtransactions in a paid game, the overall sentiment leans towards the belief that the developers are committed to maintaining a balanced experience without aggressive cash grabs. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the pricing of certain features, such as guilds, which some players view as excessive.
- “The monetization isn't scummy and doesn't mess with the gameplay aspect at all.”
- “The in-game purchases are cosmetic mostly, so there's no pay-to-win aspect, which is nice.”
- “The game has in-game microtransactions, but don't be scared of that; it's only for cosmetic purposes. The community asked for it to support the devs, and they actually do care for the game by constantly providing patches and updates.”
- “I worry about the direction this game is taking, and it is clearly focused a bit too hard on in-game monetization despite having to pay for the game itself.”
- “But the outrageous monetization this game has is just a no-no.”
- “I enjoy this game, but having guilds cost $30 to start on a game that is already $20 seems like a cash grab to me.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
33%
54%
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often described as tedious and time-consuming, with players suggesting it may require an excessive amount of time to unlock content. While some find the grind rewarding, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, leading to boredom and frustration, especially for new players. Recent updates have reportedly reduced the grind in some areas, but challenges remain, particularly with new content requiring players to relearn and grind again.
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “No grinding required to be competitive.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “My only gripe is that unlocking masterminds for solo/coop/custom games is quite grindy, and it uses the same currency you use to unlock cosmetics.”
- “Not that this doesn't separate the bad players from the good players, but I just want to point out that the game can feel really tedious after a certain point if you want to climb, so keep that in mind.”
- “Sadly this is not the case with LTD; with season 4, whatever knowledge you have of the game is obsolete and it's grinding and relearning all over again.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the immersive experience, with many reviewers noting its ability to match the intensity of gameplay and complement the graphics. However, there are criticisms regarding the campaign map music, which some find mismatched and overly loud. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its quality and variety, some players feel it can become repetitive over time.
- “The soundtrack complements the gameplay beautifully, knowing just when to ramp up the intensity to match the action.”
- “The graphics and soundtrack complement the immersive experience.”
- “Very fun game with deep wave-based strategy, many different factions to play with unique units, good tutorial with a lot of campaign missions you can do solo or co-op to prepare you for multiplayer, very good music it is a pleasure to listen to and great performance and interface.”
- “The music for the campaign map is shockingly awful - a mismatch in tone for the game, and the music is mixed in way too loud.”
- “I would like to see more map themes/locations like a volcano or desert, music and loading screens as it can be repetitive and grinding.”
- “The map is too big and the music and sounds aren't catchy.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, often highlighting its quirky characters and absurd scenarios. However, some reviews also touch on the irony and frustrations within the community, suggesting that while the game is humorous, it can also reflect real-life issues in a comedic light. Overall, the game's humor is a significant draw, contributing to its appeal despite some criticisms regarding gameplay balance and community dynamics.
- “This game is very funny.”
- “Overall the game is funny, but lots of nuts.”
- “It is a very funny tower defense game; I never played Legion in WC3, but this game is definitely worth buying.”
- “In WC3, there were undead, elves, demons, etc. Now there's a bee with boxing gloves standing next to a makaka tree... it's not funny.”
- “Matchmaking sucks; there are only two types of games: hard wins or losses, so it's not funny.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
10%
30%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its positive and immersive qualities, enhancing both cooperative and single-player experiences. Players appreciate the unique environments, from lush forests to desolate wastelands, which contribute to the overall enjoyment. However, some critiques mention that the atmosphere can be affected by the community dynamics, with occasional toxicity in competitive scenarios, though the majority find it to be a chill and fun environment.
- “The positive atmosphere adds another layer of enjoyment, making the cooperative aspect even more fulfilling.”
- “From the lush forests to the desolate wastelands, each environment feels unique and adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “I've only encountered two toxic players in 60+ hours of play, so the community seems polite enough, and should reflect that the atmosphere of the game itself is chill and fun even in competitive scenarios.”
- “This game is receiving a negative review due to the atmosphere created by mods and community helpers on Discord.”
- “It would be nice to have different atmospheres.”
- “There are a few players who can't handle the competitive atmosphere and can flame from time to time.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of nostalgia and frustration regarding the emotional experience of Legion TD2. While the game evokes fond memories for loyal fans and offers a wholesome community, the matchmaking and balancing issues can lead to a rollercoaster of emotions, especially for newcomers facing steep learning curves. The introduction of solo and co-op modes provides an alternative for those who prefer a less competitive experience.
- “For the loyal fans, Legion TD2 serves as a heartfelt journey down memory lane.”
- “The folks who make the game seem wholesome and it gets updated frequently enough to keep playing.”
- “Plus, they have implemented a solo & simple co-op, meaning you can enjoy the game without ever touching the multiplayer.”