MU Legend

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MU Legend is a multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by VALOFE and was released on August 6, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

MU Legend is a top down MMORPG from Webzen and the sequel to 2003's MU Online.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,352 reviews

story30 positive mentions

optimization19 negative mentions

Fast-paced combat with visually appealing abilities.
Skill customization allows players to modify skills with different buffs and abilities.
The Soul Level system enables players to keep progressing even after reaching max level.

Repetitive gameplay with a lack of variety in content.
Heavy pay-to-win elements affect game balance, especially in PvP.
Server issues and bugs lead to connectivity problems and performance issues.

story
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it generic and filled with repetitive quests that lack depth. While some appreciate the engaging elements and the effort put into the narrative, others criticize it for being linear and unoriginal, often leading to boredom. Overall, the storyline is seen as a secondary aspect of the game, overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and technical issues.
- “The game offers me a grand world full of gorgeous locations, a deep story line and plenty of room for improvement.”
- “It is interesting, engaging, and has a lot of thought put into it to build an interesting story.”
- “This game is one of my childhood favorites brought back to life with updated graphics and an amazing story line for those of you who enjoyed Diablo 3. This game is what Diablo wishes it could be; it's truly an amazing game to get into.”
- “The storyline is quest-driven.”
- “They try to incorporate a story but it's far too wordy and cliché that I skipped every interaction with any/every NPC.”
- “Took one of the most unique MMORPGs (original MU) and turned it into yet another generic MMORPG with braindead fetch quest after fetch quest.”
gameplay
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of Diablo-style hack-and-slash mechanics, character progression, and dungeon exploration, appealing to fans of the genre. However, many players criticize it for being repetitive, lacking depth, and plagued by pay-to-win mechanics, server issues, and bugs. While some enjoy the combat and customization options, the overall experience is marred by performance problems and a grindy nature, leading to mixed reviews on its long-term engagement.
- “It serves as the spiritual successor to MU Online, bringing Diablo-style gameplay with hack-and-slash mechanics, character progression, and dungeon exploration.”
- “The gameplay is basic and satisfying.”
- “Awesome ARPG game ever and it's free! Must try for Diablo and Path of Exile fans; reviewed 8 out of 10 for awesome gameplay.”
- “❌ Repetitive gameplay – some players feel that the game lacks variety in content.”
- “Boring, looks like you are in the same place every time, quests are generic, gameplay is lagged, it's pay-to-win... has beautiful graphics but it's only that.”
- “Total waste of time, the entire gameplay consists of 'server connection ended' - can't even run long enough to create a character.”
graphics
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful visuals and art style, often comparing them favorably to other titles in the genre. However, some users note that the graphics feel outdated, particularly due to the use of Unreal Engine 3, and mention performance issues such as lag and low frame rates in populated areas. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good to great, they are marred by optimization problems and a sense of repetitiveness in gameplay.
- “The game is fast-paced with awesome graphics and classes; all it lacks is a player base.”
- “It's got a pleasing art style paying homage to the original, and the graphics are sharp; skills are eye-catching and impressive.”
- “The graphics are really nice; the game uses CryEngine 3 like AAA games.”
- “Graphics: 3/5.”
- “No change in the graphics settings, your computer settings, hardware, really anything will fix the fact that you no more than 30 fps--even less--while fighting big groups, or being in a populated town area.”
- “It plays and feels like any other isometric MMO out there with poor visuals and art direction that makes it look worse than Diablo 3 when it first came out.”
optimization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and low frame rates, regardless of their hardware capabilities. While some users noted that it runs adequately on specific graphics cards, the general consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and feels like a cash grab, detracting from its potential enjoyment. Overall, the optimization is considered a significant flaw, with ratings often falling between 1/5 and 6/10.
- “Needs to be optimized but love the game.”
- “Graphics and optimization is great.”
- “As for optimization, it runs perfectly on my rig.”
- “Poorly optimized, lags no matter how good your PC is, runs like a potato. I tried it years ago on release and I see no improvement.”
- “Awful optimization (if you can even call it that) and performance.”
- “Game is poorly optimized, frame drops constantly.”
grinding
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the fast leveling and engaging dungeon crawling, many find the endgame grind tedious and exacerbated by pay-to-win elements. Casual players may enjoy the grind, but others feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially when daily dungeon runs yield minimal rewards. Overall, the game caters to those who enjoy grinding, but it can become frustrating for players seeking a more balanced progression system.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the sense of achievement when leveling up is incredibly satisfying.”
- “Game is extremely fun till end game farming, which makes the game a disappointment due to lower player base.”
- “The original MU game required so much grinding and farming and straight up work to get anywhere.”
- “After I got to late game, the only thing left is grinding daily dungeons, which gives you almost nothing.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its pay-to-win elements, which disrupt balance, particularly in PvP. Many reviewers describe it as a cash grab, likening its approach to that of mobile games rather than a quality PC experience, and express a desire for a shift towards more cosmetic-focused monetization. Overall, the game's monetization practices detract from its potential, leading to concerns about long-term player engagement and satisfaction.
- “This level of monetization feels more suited to a mobile game than something on the PC.”
- “Wish they would revamp the entire cash shop and focus on cosmetics for monetization; then the game would be in a much better place.”
- “Pay-to-win elements – heavy monetization affects balance, especially in PvP.”
- “This means that monetization is geared toward a mobile gaming audience that was raised on free-to-play games that end up costing far more than pay-to-play games in the long run.”
- “In a world where western developers have figured out how to provide a quality free-to-play experience with fair microtransactions, eastern developers continue to produce the same generic pay-to-win grindfests year after year, and this game is yet another soulless entry in the genre.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, installation issues, and server instability leading to a frustrating user experience. Players frequently encounter game-breaking glitches, difficulty launching the game, and a lack of effective support from developers. Overall, many reviewers advise potential players to avoid the game due to its poor stability and ongoing technical problems.
- “The game runs great and looks good.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which is impressive.”
- “The performance is smooth, and I can play for hours without any issues.”
- “The MMO part is forgettable, bug-ridden, and deplorably low quality. It is badly monetized and should be avoided.”
- “It is a shame; I like the game, and it was fine before the third-party companies joined. Now it is all buggy, and the game won't even launch properly on Steam. You need to manually find a particular file to play it.”
- “This game is very buggy. I spent a few hours on it, the servers are unstable, and when you open a game, it closes on you after 5 to 10 minutes. They have not fixed the bugs.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the intense fighting tracks and pleasant ambient sounds, while some express dissatisfaction with the Christmas music theme. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its epic quality, reminiscent of titles like Dark Souls and Diablo 3, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, though some find it merely average.
- “Audio: 7 - a lot of the abilities sound satisfying, open world ambience is nice, main city music is pleasant, fighting music is intense.”
- “I always loved the dark lore and music from MU Online that reminded me of Dark Souls and Warcraft and the richness of the armors.”
- “However, I do have to give credit where credit is due; the artwork and the background music are very well done.”
- “And I'm not even including the music, which is just awful.”
- “The soundtracks are exactly the same ones as in Diablo 3.”
- “The visuals are okay, the music is also okay, and the gameplay is okay too.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the reviews is largely sarcastic, with players expressing frustration over game crashes and server issues while mockingly referring to their experiences as "funny." Additionally, there is a sense of disappointment in the game's design and mechanics, with players humorously lamenting the lack of engaging content and comparing it unfavorably to other games. Overall, the humor stems from a blend of irony and dissatisfaction rather than genuine comedic elements.
- “Funny!”
- “Pay to win and funny shop”
- “A good game spoiled by so many crashes; it's not funny. I've been playing for less than 4 hours and already had 4 disconnections while waiting for the server to come back up.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that character development becomes increasingly important after reaching level 70, as the game expands and presents new challenges that necessitate further growth and enhancement of characters.
- “The character development system is incredibly deep, allowing for a wide range of customization and growth.”
- “I love how my character evolves based on the choices I make throughout the game, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “After level 70 (currently the highest level), more of the game opens up and requires significant further character development.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful choices that impact the story.”
- “I expected more depth in character progression, but it feels like a grind without any real growth.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere of the game is a significant factor in its appeal, complementing the combat mechanics to create an engaging experience. Many feel that the immersive environment enhances overall enjoyment, even for newcomers to the series.
- “I think it's the atmosphere as much as the combat.”
- “The game's atmosphere completely immerses you in its world, making every moment feel alive.”
- “From the haunting sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
- “I never played any previous MU title, but I think the atmosphere is as important as the combat.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth that would draw players in.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere fails to create an engaging experience, leaving it feeling lifeless.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express strong emotions regarding the presence of item shops in games, indicating that this feature elicits significant reactions and discussions within the gaming community.