Relic Hunters Legend

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 326 reviews
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  • graphics
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Relic Hunters Legend is an action-packed, co-op looter shooter set in a vibrant sci-fi universe. Play as unique characters with distinct abilities, upgrading equipment and customizing skills to become a formidable relic hunter. Join forces with other hunters to recover lost memories, relics, and defeat evil space ducks in this thrilling adventure!

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 326 reviews
story27 positive mentions
grinding17 negative mentions
  • The game features engaging gameplay with a fun mix of looter shooter mechanics and a charming art style reminiscent of cartoons.
  • Developers have shown commitment to player feedback, actively working on bug fixes and improvements, which enhances the overall experience.
  • The game offers a variety of characters with unique abilities and skill trees, allowing for diverse playstyles and strategies.
  • Many players have reported issues with unclear information regarding gear and character abilities, leading to confusion during gameplay.
  • The game requires an online connection, which can be frustrating for those wanting to play solo, especially since some missions are locked to solo play only.
  • There are frequent bugs and stability issues, including crashes and connection problems, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • story164 mentions

    The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and reminiscent of lighthearted cartoons, while others criticize it for being shallow and repetitive. Many players appreciate the cute art style and character design, but express frustration over the mandatory solo story missions that disrupt cooperative gameplay. Overall, while the narrative has its charm, it often feels disconnected from the gameplay experience, leading to a divide in player enjoyment.

    • “Overall, despite some repetitive nature and a few bugs, this game really provided me with a great experience, and a great introduction into the series world and story.”
    • “The story is cute and wholesome and thoughtful :) yes it has a lot of bugs but I know personally the devs are working hard day and night to make it the best game possible.”
    • “I'm not saying it's anything revolutionary, but considering most people are playing this for the co-op aspect, its story is surprisingly really cool, and it's something I have been made to genuinely care for.”
    • “Huge fan of Relic Hunters Zero, and was excited for the release of this game, but ended up fairly disappointed, between how they handle community events, the balance/feel of the game, and the story failing to immerse me.”
    • “It's like multiple people who never talked to each other wrote different parts of the storyline and dialogue, except these kinds of things will happen in a matter of sentences, in the same story mission the game wants us to hear about people having family members dragged away to prison camps never to be seen again and feel bad for the people doing said dragging because... they wanted to look cool to their boss.”
    • “The biggest issue is the forced solo story missions.”
  • gameplay52 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and addictive mechanics, vibrant art style, and engaging combat, though many players note that it can become repetitive after extended play. While the core gameplay loop is solid and offers a variety of weapons and character builds, some users express frustration with the lack of depth in certain mechanics and the forced narrative elements. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable, especially for those who prioritize gameplay over story, but it may require further balancing and refinement to enhance the experience.

    • “The mix of cute vibrant art style, super fun and addictive gameplay/combat, endearing characters and story, weapon variety and depth are closer to perfection in my opinion.”
    • “Definitely needs some fine tuning but the gameplay is extremely fun, the art style is fantastic, and the music is so catchy.”
    • “The gameplay itself feels very fluid and arcadey, somewhat reminding me of what The Behemoth did by fusing arcade beat 'em up with RPG elements.”
    • “You can make it slightly harder by turning off aim assist, but the core gameplay doesn't really change that much and none of the mechanics feel that rewarding.”
    • “Even leveling the gear and equipment doesn't make a huge impact on your gameplay or play style other than swapping out a gun.”
    • “The current gameplay situation does get repetitive shooting at the same things with the same mechanics.”
  • graphics30 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and charming art style, which blends 2D and 3D elements reminiscent of animated shows like "Steven Universe." While the visuals are considered eye-catching and enhance the overall experience, some players have reported issues with graphical glitches and bugs that can detract from gameplay. Overall, the game's aesthetic is seen as a strong point, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “The art style is gorgeous and the colors are vibrant and pop with personality.”
    • “This game is beautiful, the art style looks so cool, and this game is in early access, so most of these bugs can be excused.”
    • “Graphic wise it's eye-candy.”
    • “Additionally, in its current state, it's just absolutely ridden with hard-lock bugs, obvious graphical glitches, and the works; sometimes requiring a hard restart to fix them, and they're quite frequent at that (the iron bug I'm looking at you).”
    • “I frequently found myself confusing enemies with teammates because of the art style and jerky camera movements.”
    • “Combat feels fast and responsive enough for a top-down shooter, but the camera and visuals can be difficult to follow.”
  • grinding17 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it both addictive and tedious. While the gameplay can offer over 100 hours of fun, the repetitive nature of missions, forced character leveling, and the need to grind for gear and enhancement materials can lead to frustration. Overall, the grind is seen as a core element of the experience, but it may deter those who prefer a more streamlined or varied gameplay approach.

    • “Grind not only for the gear, but also the enhancement materials, several times over because the game tells you you can just transfer the item level, but you can't do it to higher-rarity items, so you have to keep grinding with your green until you can finally upgrade your blue-or-above to a usable state.”
    • “The grind isn't the problem; it's being tedious as all hell with this forced multi-character leveling.”
    • “Doing the same exact boring, tired, grindy, mindless maps... getting your gear score up, to then do more of the same.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting its catchiness and ability to enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as epic and smooth, fitting well with the game's aesthetic and gameplay, while sound effects are noted for their quality and immersion. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack is great, I enjoy the art style, and the devs are actually very transparent and communicative to the community.”
    • “Incredibly fun, tons to do, great music, fun graphics, decent story that works well enough, and all for only $15.”
    • “The music when doing the questions really got me into answering questions, as well as the tiniest things like sound effects for button presses and clicking around.”
    • “The OST falls somewhere between Phantasy Star Online and CrossCode.”
    • “The music when doing the questions really got me into answering questions (weird, I know) as well as the tiniest things like sound effects for button presses and clicking around, running, clanks, and then the bigger stuff like gun bangs are *chef's kiss*.”
  • stability14 mentions

    The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent hard-lock bugs and graphical glitches that can disrupt gameplay, often requiring hard restarts. While many players acknowledge these issues as typical for early access titles, the prevalence of bugs has led to mixed feelings; some find them manageable, while others consider them a significant drawback. Overall, the developers are responsive to reports, but the game remains a "buggy mess" that needs considerable improvement.

    • “Additionally, in its current state, it's just absolutely ridden with hard-lock bugs, obvious graphical glitches, and the works; sometimes requiring a hard restart to fix them, and they're quite frequent at that (the iron bug I'm looking at you).”
    • “A buggy mess that has such a major issue and they've yet to fix it.”
    • “This game is buggy a lot; I will just get that out of the way.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game boasts significant replayability, offering a variety of hunters, diverse missions with different timelines that alter gameplay, and extensive weapon and relic crafting. Players can also engage in cooperative modes that reward them for assisting others, further enhancing the replay value. Overall, the potential for future content updates suggests that replayability will remain strong.

    • “The replayability for this game is quite massive as there are plenty of characters to level and even a mode that queues you up with players that need assistance through the story or mission (and also get rewarded special currency for it!).”
    • “From bouncing between multiple different hunters, exploring a plethora of different missions (most of which are playable in different 'timelines' which affect the maps and enemies), this game really has a lot to offer.”
    • “The game is set up, in my opinion, to be something with a ton of replayability and future content drops.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The game's monetization model is praised for its player-friendly approach, featuring a dedicated offline mode and the removal of in-game microtransactions. Currently, the only available shop uses a currency that can be earned through gameplay, ensuring that players are not pressured to spend real money.

    • “In a world where live service games get shut down after the devs take all your money and bounce, these guys are a paragon of awesome. They made a dedicated offline mode and removed the in-game microtransactions.”
    • “As of now, I don't even think any microtransactions are available outside of a shop that uses a currency that can be earned in-game slowly.”
    • “In a world where live service games get shut down after the devs take all your money and bounce, these guys are a paragon of awesome - they made a dedicated offline mode and removed the in-game microtransactions.”
    • “As of now, I don't even think any microtransactions are available outside of a shop that is using a currency that can be earned in-game slowly.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is praised for its cute, wholesome, and thoughtful story, which resonates emotionally with players. Despite some bugs, there is a strong appreciation for the developers' dedication to improving the experience.

    • “The story is cute, wholesome, and thoughtful. Yes, it has a lot of bugs, but I know personally the devs are working hard day and night to make it the best game possible.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely criticized for being unoriginal and dull, with many finding the dialogue and story to be tedious and the characters lacking depth.

  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is praised for its impressive design and fluid animations, with users highlighting the appealing character aesthetics and the engaging visual presentation that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The menus and UI are so well done, and the character designs are fantastic. I love Ace! The fluidity of the sprite animations is like watching jello bounce.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
    • “The characters seem to follow predictable arcs, leaving little room for surprise or genuine evolution.”
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Play time

25hMedian play time
17hAverage play time
1-33hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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