Lords and Legions

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Lords and Legions is a single player tactical hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Warborne Studios and was released on September 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Raise your banner in a brutal world where only strength, steel, and strategy will decide your fate. Lead legendary heroes, forge unstoppable armies, and crush your enemies across epic campaigns and large-scale battlefields. Lords And Legions is a true medieval fantasy warfare game. Hero-driven combat, massive battles, dynamic campaigns, and a living sandbox world where you create cinematic clas…

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game combines RTS and RPG elements effectively, allowing players to command large armies while controlling a hero character, which adds depth to the gameplay.
Despite being in early access, the game shows great potential with regular updates and a dedicated development team actively addressing bugs and player feedback.
The chaotic and cinematic battles provide a satisfying experience, reminiscent of epic fantasy battles, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, especially during larger battles, which can detract from the overall experience.
Currently, the gameplay lacks strategic depth, with units often behaving mindlessly and limited tactical options available to players.
As an early access title, the game feels incomplete, with a need for more content, improved mechanics, and better balancing of hero abilities.

optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with smooth performance on older PCs; however, players experience significant lag during larger battles, particularly when exceeding 500 units. While some users report performance issues, particularly in end-game scenarios, the game remains enjoyable despite these challenges.
- “Really fun to play and it runs smoothly even on my older PC.”
- “I have some performance issues during larger fights, but it's not falling apart.”
- “I have some performance issues during larger fights, but it's not completely falling apart.”
- “Performance tanks once you reach over 500 units; though that might just be a personal issue, trying to field your entire endgame army is also a good way to lag the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that while the game has potential for replayability, it could be significantly enhanced with additional troop options, improved combat mechanics, and longer campaign lengths.
- “The replayability is fantastic, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
- “Every time I play, I discover new strategies and tactics, making the game feel different each time.”
- “The variety of characters and scenarios ensures that no two games are ever the same.”
- “Replayability is there, but it needs more troops, combat improvements, and longer campaigns.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of diverse scenarios makes replaying the game feel repetitive and uninteresting.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as an auto battler hack-and-slash roguelite, diverging from strategic unit gameplay found in titles like Mount and Blade or Total War. Players find it smooth and nostalgic yet fresh, indicating a high potential for long play sessions.
- “The gameplay feels smooth, nostalgic yet fresh, and I can already tell I’ll be spending a lot of hours in this one.”
- “Don't expect strategic unit gameplay like Mount and Blade or Total War; it's more of an auto-battler hack-and-slash roguelite.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “Combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics exhibit a mixed quality, with some areas appearing low-resolution while others are visually impressive. This inconsistency can hinder gameplay, particularly in troop management, where graphical glitches complicate the experience.
- “The graphics are a stunning blend of artistic design and technical prowess, creating immersive environments that truly captivate the player.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, with vibrant colors and realistic textures that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The visual effects are breathtaking, making every scene feel alive and dynamic, which adds a whole new layer to the gameplay.”
- “The graphics are simultaneously low quality in some areas and pretty impressive in others.”
- “Makes it hard to manage your troops without buying them one at a time to get the balance you want, which is a tedious chore over a graphical glitch that actually matters quite a lot.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, immersing them in epic, cinematic battles reminiscent of over-the-top fantasy films.
- “This game made me feel like I was in an over-the-top fantasy movie battle.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
- “I was completely immersed in the story, feeling every triumph and loss.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The story is well-received, featuring a mix of large-scale army battles and more personal dungeon missions, which adds variety to the gameplay. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and character dynamics, particularly enjoying the necromancer class. Despite some initial bugs, recent updates have improved stability and gameplay experience.
- “Also worth mentioning is that I enjoyed the mixing up of epic army-clashing missions with some more 'intimate' encounters in dungeon missions, where you have to go in alone.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express that the music could significantly enhance the game's experience if it effectively integrates dynamic elements during combat, dialogues, and storytelling, along with faction-specific tracks. This combination has the potential to elevate the overall quality of the game.
- “If they can get that dynamic factor going in combat, dialogues, and stories mixed into that, dedicated music per faction, etc., this will be a really, really good game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the necessity of purchasing troops individually to achieve the desired balance, compounded by significant graphical glitches that impact gameplay.
- “Makes it hard to manage your troops without buying them one at a time to get the balance you want, which is a tedious chore over a graphical glitch that actually matters quite a lot.”