Leman

About

"Leman is a single-player Role Playing game that offers 80 hours of gameplay. Explore multiple maps filled with bandits, dungeons, monsters, and settlements. Choose your own objectives, from guarding merchants to participating in Cassius's Great Game, as you navigate the conflict-filled land of Leman divided by four races with different agendas."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and engaging tactical sandbox that draws inspiration from Battle Brothers while adding its own unique features, such as a variety of magic and dynamic world events.
The developer is actively involved in improving the game, showing passion and responsiveness to player feedback, which bodes well for future updates and enhancements.
Character building is deep with a variety of classes and perks, and the game offers a rich world filled with quests and events that keep gameplay interesting.

The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with enemy archers being overly powerful, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are technical problems, including a lack of support for higher resolutions and occasional lag between menus, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some players find the gameplay to be shallow and lacking depth, with character progression feeling trivial and not significantly changing as the game progresses.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is described as lacking depth, with players engaging in repetitive missions such as escorting caravans and combat against various enemies. While there are occasional world events and unique faction missions, the overall narrative progression feels static and does not significantly evolve throughout gameplay. Some players express hope for future developments in the story as they continue to explore the game.
- “As of June 3, 2022, updating my last post for a more thorough review since the cumbersome fight freezing has been resolved, so I can focus on more of the story arc.”
- “Our brave band sheltered in the dwarven fortress while I plotted our next moves... missions for the dwarves?”
- “I'm only so far into it now but looking forward to seeing how the world and story progresses.”
- “☐ no story”
- “When I say that things don't really change, what I mean is that while there are occasionally world events you can choose to participate in, it didn't seem like the mission/reputation system/strategic gameplay changed much from the state it's in when you first start playing.”
- “There is a static overworld map, not procedurally generated like in BB, where you move your party from location to location in search of missions, enemy parties, treasures, etc.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its depth and complexity, with some players enjoying the strategic elements and mechanics reminiscent of titles like Battle Brothers. However, there are criticisms regarding imbalances, a lack of significant changes over time, and a desire for more comprehensive in-game resources to understand the various traits and mechanics. Overall, while some find it engaging, others feel it can become repetitive and shallow.
- “The only thing I would like to see is some sort of in-game encyclopedia with information on the different traits, stats, abilities, and mechanics beyond the random tips you get on the main menu because this game has a lot of depth.”
- “I really like BOTG's gameplay, and it has enough complexity to keep me wanting to play (I think I played about 5 hours in a row upon purchase, and lots more offline).”
- “Clearly inspired by Battle Brothers but with its own merits and mechanics, by a solo dev, mind you.”
- “When I say that things don't really change, what I mean is that while there are occasionally world events you can choose to participate in, it didn't seem like the mission/reputation system/strategic gameplay changed much from the state it's in when you first start playing.”
- “I have encountered this on guard duty town fights, which prompts at least 40 reloads since buying this game, as it stops the gameplay.”
- “No depth, boring items, and shallow gameplay.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a hand-drawn style that complements its fantasy medieval setting, offering a blend of decent to excellent visuals. While many players appreciate the stylized graphics, some have noted issues with terrain visuals and occasional lag between menus, despite the overall simplicity of the graphics. Overall, the aesthetic is well-received, particularly for fans of tactical and sandbox genres.
- “Graphics: in the style of another bros-like, Urtuk, the Desolation (which I do recommend), the graphics have that hand-drawn style which somehow blends well with the fantasy medieval world setting.”
- “Enjoyable tactical combat and nice stylized graphics.”
- “It's got a nice simple graphic tone to it.”
- “Oddly laggy between menus considering the graphical simplicity.”
- “Recommended for those who are into sandbox/turn-based games and don't mind taking some punishment, because don't be fooled by the cartoony graphics; your butt is gonna be kicked.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered unremarkable, with some players opting to turn it off entirely to avoid unpleasant experiences. While it may not stand out, it is functional and fits well within the game's context.
- “The sound and music isn't anything special, but it all works together seamlessly.”
- “My general experience is that game music is either okay or really jarring, and I prefer to avoid aural nightmares.”
- “The sound and music aren't anything special, but again, it's all in place and it just works.”
- “I’m not really sure about the sound since I automatically turn the music off in most of my games.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to keep up with progression.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users indicate that the game has significant replay value, suggesting that players are likely to return to it for additional playthroughs.
- “I can see this having a lot of replay value.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and choices that make me want to play again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and character interactions.”