Painted Legend
- July 28, 2016
- Storyan teaM
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Get on itch.io Store"Painted Legend" is a platformer game where you explore worlds from your imagination, filled with brave knights, dragons, and monsters. To progress, you must defeat bosses in each stage. The game also offers a shared-screen multiplayer option, allowing you to embark on this adventure with a friend. Creativity and bravery are key in this vibrant, hand-drawn experience.
Reviews
- The game has a charming hand-drawn art style that some players find endearing.
- It offers a forgiving gameplay experience, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
- The game has a variety of characters and modes, providing some level of content for players to explore.
- The controls are clunky and unresponsive, with no option for customization, making it difficult for some players to enjoy.
- The game suffers from poor technical execution, including issues with jumping mechanics and hitboxes.
- The music is described as irritating and does not match the game's aesthetic, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with poor handling and responsiveness that detracts from the overall experience. While the game features endearing graphics and a forgiving difficulty level, the slow character movements and lack of significant differences between unlockable characters may not appeal to all players. Additionally, the jumping mechanics are particularly problematic for a platformer, making it feel underdeveloped.
“The graphics are simple but pretty endearing, and that combined with gameplay that is forgiving makes it a game for most people to play and do well in.”
“Overall, I liked the game, but the character does seem a bit slow in his movements, and the simple gameplay may deter some people from playing it.”
“There are 9 different characters combined, where the majority needs to be unlocked, but with little to no gameplay difference from what I could tell.”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
“Horrible jumping mechanics are utterly unforgivable for a platformer, especially one made in 2016.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and a perfect complement to the art, others describe it as irritating and quickly grating. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke strong reactions, with opinions varying widely between enjoyment and frustration.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“This game is wonderful, especially the art and the music!”
“First of all, the music is horrible.”
“There's music that gets on your nerves quickly, and then there's the soundtrack to this game.”
“There's music that gets on your nerves quickly, and then there's the soundtrack to this game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while some players find them simple yet endearing, others criticize the use of a squared paper effect that detracts from the overall aesthetic. Additionally, there are no options for resolution changes or significant graphics tweaks, which limits customization. Overall, the visuals have potential but could benefit from improvements.
“I do like the graphics; I got 1 and 2 for under 4 bucks, so I can't complain. It needs work, but if you can catch it on sale, I'd say snatch it up just to add some rare achievements to your account.”
“The graphics are simple but pretty endearing, and that combined with gameplay that is forgiving makes it a game for most people to play and do well in.”
“The 2.5D graphics had a lot of potential for greatness, but whoever had the idea of using that squared paper effect should be fired; it makes the game ugly.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The graphics are simple but pretty endearing, but it feels like they could have done more to enhance the visual experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere through challenges. It features three modes, including a campaign and themed quests, which add variety to the narrative experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The game features a captivating story that unfolds through its various modes, including the campaign, Halloween Quest 2016, and an Easter egg pixelated version that pays homage to old-school gaming.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the protagonists.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
