Legions of Steel
- July 16, 2015
- Studio Nyx
Legions of Steel is an average game that really doesn't have the legs to keep player interest for long. While good for die hard Space Hulk fans and those unfamiliar with tactical strategy games, experienced tactical strategy players may find the game too basic.
Get on Steam"Legions of Steel" is a turn-based tactical game based on a classic board game, where players battle against the Empire of Machines in claustrophobic corridors. Each unit has unique skills, weapons, and abilities, making the game challenging for experienced players while still accessible to newcomers. The game also features electronic warfare, adding an additional layer of strategy to the gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game features a faithful adaptation of the original tabletop mechanics, providing a unique tactical experience reminiscent of Space Hulk.
- It offers a variety of tactical options and mechanics, such as command points and different movement strategies, enhancing the depth of gameplay.
- The graphics and art style are well-polished, creating an engaging sci-fi atmosphere that complements the gameplay.
- The game suffers from a high degree of randomness in combat outcomes, making victories feel more luck-based than skill-based.
- It has a very short campaign with limited variety in enemy types and mission objectives, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- The tutorial and mission design can be confusing and poorly structured, often leading players to ignore important tactical elements.
- story22 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being extremely short and lacking depth, with little to hold the gameplay together. While the storyboard screens feature vibrant comic book artistry that adds some flair, the overall narrative experience is overshadowed by nonsensical mission design and erratic AI behavior, leading to a disjointed and frustrating experience.
“Storyboard screens are rich with comic book artistry alive with violently valiant imagery urging the player to continue their war against the machines.”
“Los drew on the same spirit as Space Hulk but involved less stack management and a lot more guns, since both sides rely on ranged attacks.”
“Beyond that, the game is extremely short with almost no story to hold it together.”
“This game is not terrible, but given the really strange mission design decisions and the amount of busy work that I already found in it, I cannot recommend it.”
“The mission design is ridiculous!”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of engaging mechanics such as force grenades, suppression fire, and command point assignments, which contribute to a deeper tactical experience. However, some players feel that the randomness in battles detracts from the overall potential of the tactical system. Overall, it is praised for its faithful translation of the original miniatures game and its polished graphics, creating an immersive sci-fi strategy experience.
“Upon playing, you'll find a much deeper tactical gameplay experience.”
“For example, assigning command points to give key units a little extra movement/firepower is a very nice mechanic.”
“Legions of Steel is an incredibly well-polished, graphically gorgeous, and mechanically stunning science fiction strategy war game where your squad of futuristic commandos are tasked to protect the universe against cybernetic organisms known as the machines.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning polish and impressive artwork, featuring a sleek sci-fi art style that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some players find the background visuals to be distracting. The animations effectively complement the art style, adding depth to both the alien adversaries and the heroic commandos.
“Great game, well designed with awesome artwork.”
“Legions of Steel is an incredibly well polished, graphically gorgeous, and stunning science fiction strategy war game where your squad of futuristic commandos are tasked to protect the universe against cybernetic organisms known as the machines.”
“The sleek sci-fi art style and mechanical ambient music merge to create a dark surreal galactic canvas bathed in deep red slaughter.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a sleek sci-fi aesthetic, featuring mechanical ambient sounds that create a dark and surreal atmosphere reminiscent of classic science fiction films like "Forbidden Planet" and "Alien." While some players express a desire for the option to change the music, the overall experience is described as immersive and transformative, enhancing the game's otherworldly setting.
“The sleek sci-fi art style and mechanical ambient music merge to create a dark surreal galactic canvas bathed in deep red slaughter.”
“Music and sound effects transform my reality into unreality as I suddenly find myself in a science fiction audioscape, as if out of the movies Forbidden Planet and Alien, among many other foreboding paradise nightmare worlds.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for lacking variety and character, with reviewers noting that it feels flat and unengaging despite the tactical gameplay. Overall, the absence of diverse environments contributes to a monotonous experience.
“No variety of levels or atmosphere.”
“Game seems to be fun tactics, but for what little I played, it had no character or atmosphere.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, particularly for fans of turn-based tactical strategy, as the blend of luck and skill ensures that each playthrough feels unique and engaging.
“If you like turn-based tactical strategy, this is your ticket for a great ride due to the combination of luck and skill making each game a little different and therefore very replayable.”
