Re:Legend
- September 4, 2022
- Magnus Games Studio
- 9h median play time
"Re:Legend is a fantasy RPG that offers 2-player co-op and single-player modes, featuring a good plot, ingenious mechanics, and stunning visuals. In the game, you wake up on Vokka Island with no memories, and must farm, befriend villagers, and tame magical creatures called Magnus to help you regain your memories and survive. However, the game is currently plagued with bugs and optimization issues."
Reviews
- The game has a charming art style and cute character designs.
- The concept of combining farming, monster taming, and RPG elements is engaging and has a lot of potential.
- The developers are actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay.
- Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and interact with the game world.
- The pacing is frustrating, with a short day/night cycle that limits exploration and farming activities.
- story428 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as basic and lacking depth, with many players noting that it feels rushed, particularly towards the end, leaving them with an anticlimactic experience. Numerous bugs and glitches hinder quest progression, making it difficult for players to engage fully with the narrative, while some quests lack clear instructions, leading to confusion. Despite these issues, some players find the story enjoyable and appreciate the cute characters and overall concept, suggesting that the game has potential if the bugs are addressed and the storytelling improved.
“The environment is beautiful, the character designs are interesting, and even the story is a pleasant surprise.”
“The story is good so far, I haven't run into any bugs yet.”
“There is a cute story and characters that personally draw me in, there is lots to do from farming on land and underwater, fishing, gathering, taming magnus, combat, crafting, befriending the villagers, side quests and the main quest.”
“The end story is anticlimactic since the game isn't finished yet; you will be left with a cliffhanger.”
“The story just falls off and the end game is just... they rushed that.”
“It's a very generic 'amnesiac hero saves the day' story with little to no innovation.”
- grinding398 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, particularly in farming and monster upkeep. While some enjoy the nostalgic grind reminiscent of classic RPGs and appreciate the variety of activities available, others criticize the clunky controls and the need for constant grinding to progress, making the experience feel frustrating rather than enjoyable. Overall, players who appreciate farming and monster taming may find value in the game, but the grind can be a significant drawback for many.
“This game is incredibly tedious for no reason.”
“Unfortunately, it took me three hours to definitively find this game grindy, tedious, and unfun.”
“The farming grid is incredibly disorienting because of the angle of the camera compared to the field, so half the time you water/till/dig random spots and are just hoping to hit something (which also wastes stamina).”
- stability326 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe it as a "buggy mess" and advise against purchasing until substantial fixes are implemented, as the game remains in a problematic state even after its official release. While some acknowledge the potential for improvement, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game is currently barely playable and requires extensive updates to reach a satisfactory level of stability.
“But it's early access, so it comes with its problems! The game runs great, catching the magnus is a bit hard at times.”
“If you are expecting a fully completed, polished, and bug-free game experience, absolutely do not buy this game until it is done with early access.”
“If you want a game to complete and has no glitches and problems, find another game.”
“Unfortunately, it has been abandoned by the devs. In its current state, the game is barely playable with loads of glitches and bugs.”
“This game is extremely buggy and far overpriced for the value.”
“Way too many game-breaking bugs and glitches and just a plain mess of things to be able to play this game and enjoy it.”
- gameplay264 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has been met with mixed reviews, highlighting both its charm and significant flaws. While many players appreciate the cute art style, engaging mechanics, and potential for fun, they also express frustration over clunky controls, repetitive tasks, and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. Overall, the game shows promise but requires substantial improvements in mechanics, balancing, and bug fixes to reach its full potential.
“Very cute game, good controls, gameplay mechanics definitely worth playing :)”
“It's stardew valley meets pokemon with some really fun and engaging gameplay.”
“The gameplay is just like every other harvest moon-like game with much more things to do ranging from farming, farming underwater, mining, wood cutting, fishing, fish keeping, monster hunting, taming, breeding, evolving, and collecting.”
“Game has amazing potential, but clunky gameplay (including combat), bad scaling, huge repetitive grind, and that on top of missing content and bugs just makes it physically impossible to recommend this game.”
“There are way too many inconsistencies, both glitches and in the general gameplay itself.”
“However, gameplay gets repetitive after a while, combat gets boring besides the occasional story boss fight, chores start to take way too long leaving little time in the day to explore before having to head back to rest.”
- graphics200 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and vibrant art style, with many users appreciating the charming character and monster designs. However, there are significant concerns regarding performance issues, lack of optimization, and limited graphics options, which can lead to poor gameplay experiences on lower-spec systems. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, they are marred by technical shortcomings that detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Graphics are gorgeous, cute, and well designed.”
“From the overall art style, to the bright colors and interesting scenery, this game is absolutely beautiful to look at.”
“The graphics are beautiful, the characters so far are charming and the world is fleshed out.”
“1.0 release, they haven't bothered optimizing the game and there are still bugs... minimum spec graphics card goes 'burr'.”
“Considering the graphics are not that advanced, it runs like a potato, especially during dialogue scenes.”
“Performance is *terrible* even with graphical quality turned right down.”
- music84 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its relaxing and pleasant qualities, particularly how it transitions with the time of day, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, others criticize it as generic and repetitive, suggesting it lacks the depth and variety found in similar titles. Overall, while many find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the game's vibe, there are notable concerns about its repetitiveness and occasional technical issues.
“Maybe it's the cheery music, or the friendly townsfolk, or the pleasant scenery, but this game left me feeling good each and every time I came back to play it.”
“The music is really nice and smooth which really makes me feel peaceful.”
“The soundtrack is fabulous.”
“- the music is quite generic and boring/repetitive which could do with some work.”
“- music is awful - like the soundtrack from a Teletubbies episode.”
“- certain areas the music will cut in and out randomly as if it's scratched on a disk, really breaking the atmosphere.”
- optimization76 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing major performance issues such as stuttering and frame drops, particularly in areas with numerous NPCs. While some users report smoother performance after patches, others highlight persistent problems, especially with controller support and low-end hardware compatibility. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization to enhance playability and user experience.
“After the patch, this game runs smoothly and I have yet to encounter a bug.”
“Performance: runs surprisingly well for an early access indie game.”
“It needs work and optimization, and it's really unpolished right now, but I'm excited by what I see.”
“Performance is still terrible on a high-end rig.”
“Big waste of money, unfortunately after struggling through the game constantly crashing and chugging on my computer due to its poor optimization, I have managed to play over 2 hours so Steam won't refund me.”
“My main concern is that this game will not be properly optimized for a console release, and will suffer because of it.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the quirky personalities of characters like the blacksmith and the nurse, which contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere. Many find the comedic moments and janky elements of the early access experience to be entertaining, enhancing their overall enjoyment and engagement with the game. Overall, the humor adds depth and charm, making it a fun experience for players.
“I love all the characters I have met so far, and most of them have a funny sense of humor.”
“The game is funny to play and seems to be deep enough for an interesting experience.”
“Regardless of my gut's feelings and the common sense nagging at me, I bought in early and enjoyed the hilariously janky product, and amassed a huge playtime because I actively reported bugs and problems, as you are supposed to do when playing early access games.”
- character development14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the cute and interesting character designs that evoke a charming vibe reminiscent of games like Rune Factory. However, some players feel that the characters lack depth and liveliness, comparing them to generic NPCs in MMOs, which detracts from their overall appeal. While the environment and story are appreciated, there are concerns about the developers' commitment to enhancing character development further.
“The environment is beautiful, the character designs are interesting, and even the story is a pleasant surprise.”
“The character design is very cute, and it has a similar vibe to the Rune Factory games which I enjoy.”
“Amazing character design, with NPC personalities that aren't very generic (and actually quite charming).”
“Character design is cute, but without much support to make them more lively, it feels like generic NPCs in an MMO.”
“Character design is awful - like Lego style?”
“Character design is cute, but without much support to make them more lively, it feels like generic NPCs in an MMO.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its wholesome and family-friendly experience, evoking positive emotions in players. However, some users noted a lack of emotional expression from the main character during interactions, which was later addressed by the developers. Despite the emotional appeal, technical issues and bugs have led to frustration among players, impacting their overall enjoyment.
“This game is a cute, wholesome experience safe for all members of the family.”
“It's really wholesome and I support it 100%.”
“The last point I wanted to make regarding this game is something that's not as easily categorized or fully explained, but the best way to put it is simply the way this game made me feel during and after playing it.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that it feels clunky and unpolished, reminiscent of an early alpha state. Despite improvements in playability, many players feel that the overall experience does not warrant revisiting the game.
“Zero replayability.”
“Cons: no replayability.”
“The game is incredibly clunky and unpolished, the lack of polish that an early alpha is expected to have, but when trying to sell a product (especially for over 20$ CDN), I definitely think they should have made sure the game was in a more playable and polished state.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally described as relaxing and nostalgic, creating a chill environment that players appreciate. However, some users noted that the random cutting in and out of the music can disrupt this immersive experience.
“In certain areas, the music will cut in and out randomly as if it's scratched on a disk, really breaking the atmosphere.”
“Certain areas have the music cut in and out randomly, as if it's scratched on a disk, really breaking the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere and setting of the game are relaxing and nostalgic.”
“I really like the chill atmosphere.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with users feeling that it has devolved into a cash grab, reflecting a lack of developer support and abandonment of the game's potential. Players express frustration over the inability to control the camera view, which further detracts from the experience.
“What originally was a game with so much potential became a cash grab, and the devs gave up.”
“Can't control camera view so you're stuck farming with tilted tiles; the game is also abandoned, and the devs moved onto their next cash grab.”