Painted Legend
- July 27, 2016
- One Guy Studio
Get on Steam"Painted Legend" is a platformer game where players explore worlds from their imagination, complete with brave knights, fearsome dragons, and terrifying monsters. After defeating bosses in each stage, players can continue their adventure and even team up with a friend in shared-screen multiplayer mode. The goal is to journey through various stages in search of new experiences.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming 2.5D graphics and a unique fairy tale world that many players find endearing.
- It offers a forgiving gameplay experience, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
- The game includes a variety of characters and achievements, providing some fun and motivation for completionists.
- The controls are poorly designed, with fixed keyboard mappings that can be frustrating, especially for non-QWERTY users.
- Jumping mechanics are inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and a lack of responsiveness.
- The music and sound design are considered unpleasant by many players, detracting from the overall experience.
- 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 beautifully complements the art, others criticize it as irritating and quickly grating. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke strong reactions, with opinions varying widely among users.
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by slow character movements and simplistic mechanics, which may not appeal to all players. While the forgiving nature of the gameplay makes it accessible, the poor jumping mechanics are a significant drawback for a platformer. Additionally, the variety of unlockable characters offers little differentiation in gameplay experience.
“The graphics are simple but pretty endearing, and that combined with forgiving gameplay makes it a game that most people can play and do well in.”
“There are 9 different characters, most of which need to be unlocked, but there seems to be little to no gameplay difference from what I could tell.”
“Horrible jumping mechanics are utterly unforgivable for a platformer, especially one made in 2016.”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players find the 2.5D visuals simple yet charming, others criticize the use of a squared paper effect, deeming it unattractive. Overall, the graphics are seen as having potential but could benefit from improvements to enhance the overall aesthetic.
“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 graphics are simple but pretty endearing, and that combined with forgiving gameplay makes it a game that most people can play and do well in.”
“I do like the game, though some of the controls don't work as they should. You'll find spots where your character just can't jump, and times where you take damage regardless of whether the enemy was hitting you or if you're near it when it does hit.”
- 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 campaign mode, along with a Halloween quest from 2016 and an Easter egg that offers a pixelated, simplified old-school version of the game.”
“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.”
