Re:Legend

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"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."

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 941 reviews

story28 positive mentions

grinding199 negative mentions

The game has a charming art style and cute character designs.
The concept of combining farming, monster taming, and RPG elements is engaging and enjoyable.
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 combat and interactions frustrating.
The pacing is slow, with a day/night cycle that feels too rushed, limiting exploration and farming activities.

story
214 mentions
13 % positive mentions
80 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it basic and lacking depth, often feeling rushed or incomplete, particularly towards the end. While some appreciate the cute characters and engaging premise, numerous bugs and quest glitches hinder progress, leading to frustration and a sense of disconnection from the narrative. Overall, the story shows potential but requires significant improvements in execution and clarity to enhance player experience.
- “The environment is beautiful, the character designs are interesting, and even the story is a pleasant surprise.”
- “The story is great, the characters are great.”
- “The storyline is interesting.”
- “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.”
grinding
199 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While some players find the grinding and farming elements enjoyable and reminiscent of classic titles, others describe them as tedious and frustrating, particularly due to clunky controls and the need for constant resource management. Overall, the game offers a blend of farming, monster taming, and RPG mechanics, but many feel that the grinding can detract from the overall experience, especially in the late game.
- “This game is incredibly tedious for no reason.”
- “Unfortunately, it took me three hours to definitively find this game grindy, tedious, and unfun.”
- “The core concept is really cute and seems fun, but as things have been and still are, playing is rather frustrating and feels more tedious than fun.”
stability
163 mentions
2 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting severe bugs, glitches, and crashes that render it barely playable. Many players express disappointment over the lack of updates and communication from developers, leading to a consensus that the game remains in a frustratingly unfinished state. While some acknowledge the potential for fun, the overwhelming sentiment is to avoid purchasing until significant improvements are made.
- “The game runs great, catching the Magnus's is a bit hard at times.”
- “If you want a game to complete and has no glitches and problems, find another game.”
- “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.”
- “Unfortunately, it has been abandoned by the devs. In its current state, the game is barely playable with loads of glitches and bugs.”
- “Do not buy this unless you want to deal with a buggy mess of a game that you have to restart constantly to get things to work.”
- “The game is still extremely buggy, so be aware of that when purchasing, but it is early access so it's to be expected.”
gameplay
132 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 and engaging mechanics like farming and monster taming, they also criticize the clunky combat, repetitive tasks, and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial improvements in mechanics, balancing, and bug fixes to fully realize its promise.
- “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.”
- “It's a really fun game with a lot of really interesting and unique mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging, tons of magnus to tame and evolve. I love this game; you need to try it!”
- “The battle system is clunky-- there's apparently no auto-tracking, which means you have to make sure your character's facing the correct direction at all times (rather awkward if you're playing with a keyboard and mouse) and there's an incredibly frustrating mechanic in which the enemy you're fighting randomly regains its health once you venture outside its threat range, but there's no indication where or how large that threat range actually is.”
- “After so many years still have so many bugs, unfinished and unpolished gameplay. I had high expectations for this game when it was on Kickstarter and even backed it, purchasing two copies for consoles and the Steam early access. The devs definitely let me down by not delivering what was promised on the Kickstarter page.”
- “Gameplay-wise, things don't feel anywhere near finished.”
graphics
100 mentions
44 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute and vibrant art style, which is often described as charming and reminiscent of classic titles. However, there are significant concerns regarding performance issues, lack of optimization, and limited graphics options, leading to frustration among users with lower-spec systems. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, technical shortcomings detract from the experience for some players.
- “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.”
music
42 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 enjoyable qualities, particularly noting how it enhances the overall atmosphere and syncs with the time of day. However, others criticize it as generic, repetitive, or even distracting at times, suggesting that it could benefit from more variety and depth. Overall, while many find the soundtrack delightful 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.”
optimization
38 mentions
11 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, crashes, and frame drops, even on high-end systems. Controller support is also criticized for being poorly implemented, with many menus not functioning correctly. While some users note improvements after patches, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization, particularly for lower-end PCs and console releases.
- “After the patch, this game runs smoothly and I have yet to encounter a bug.”
- “I haven't experienced any performance issues or bugs.”
- “Performance: runs surprisingly well for an early access indie game.”
- “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.”
humor
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players consistently praise the game's humor, highlighting the amusing personalities of characters like the townsfolk and the blacksmith, which contribute to a fun and engaging experience. The humor is described as both entertaining and rewarding, with players enjoying the comedic moments that arise during gameplay, even amidst the game's janky early access state. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the game's depth and enjoyment.
- “I love all the characters I have met so far, and most of them have a funny sense of humor.”
- “I also really like the sense of humor of the townsfolk, and the blacksmith is so much fun!”
- “The game is funny to play and seems to be deep enough for an interesting experience.”
character development
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the cute and charming character designs and personalities, while others criticize the lack of depth and liveliness, likening them to generic NPCs. Although the environment and overall aesthetic are appreciated, there are concerns about the developers' commitment to enhancing character engagement and development.
- “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 - is it supposed to be like Lego style?”
- “Some of the character designs are really cute, but they lack depth and personality.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived as a wholesome and family-friendly experience that evokes positive emotions, although some players noted a lack of emotional expression from the main character during interactions. While the emotional impact of the game is appreciated, technical issues and bugs have led to frustration, causing some players to hesitate in fully engaging with it until improvements are made.
- “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.”
replayability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant bugs and a lack of polish, leading to a consensus among users that it offers zero replayability. Many feel that the game's current state does not justify its price, further diminishing the incentive to revisit it.
- “The game is incredibly clunky and unpolished; the lack of polish that an early alpha is expected to have is evident. When trying to sell a product (especially for over $20 CAD), I definitely think they should have ensured the game was in a more playable and polished state.”
- “Zero replayability.”
- “Cons: no replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its relaxing and nostalgic qualities, creating a chill environment. However, some players noted that the random interruptions in music can disrupt the 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 disc, really breaking the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and setting of the game are relaxing and nostalgic.”
- “I really like the chill atmosphere.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for being exploitative, with users feeling that it has devolved into a cash grab as the developers have seemingly abandoned the game in favor of new projects. This shift has led to frustration among players who believe the game squandered its initial potential.
- “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 on to their next cash grab.”