Rise of a Legend

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Rise of a Legend is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Masquarade and was released on November 19, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Rise of a Legend plunges you into brutal gladiatorial combat where strategy and skill determine survival. Manage your Ludus and train fierce gladiators, focusing on intense third-person action fights rather than traditional RPG storytelling. Victory grants fame and power in a ruthless world that tests your mettle in every battle.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a solid foundation and shows great potential for future updates and improvements.
Unique combat mechanics and character progression provide a fun and engaging experience, especially for fans of gladiator themes.
The developer is active in the community and receptive to feedback, which bodes well for the game's future development.

Gameplay can feel basic and repetitive, with limited combat mechanics and a lack of engaging features.
Performance issues, including input lag and stiff movement, detract from the overall experience.
The game currently lacks sufficient content and polish, making it feel unfinished and in need of significant updates.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally described as decent to good, particularly for an indie title built on Unreal Engine 5, with visually appealing arenas. However, some players note that the graphics do not compensate for the repetitive gameplay and performance issues, including low frame rates even on high-end hardware. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, they are overshadowed by concerns about gameplay depth and technical performance.
- “Arena-based combat, really fun grind, and looks pretty sick graphically for an indie game!”
- “Really sick visuals built on UE5.”
- “- Graphics for an early access, it's decent.”
- “Graphics are decent, but my biggest problem with this game is the gameplay; it's so basic and the skill cap is low, you can't experiment enough.”
- “Graphics for an early access title are decent.”
- “The visuals are really sick, built on UE5.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has been criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, with a lack of engaging mechanics and minimal interaction with the environment. Players find the combat system basic, relying on a limited set of attacks and lacking depth, which leads to a monotonous experience. While some appreciate the potential for improvement, many feel the game currently lacks the polish and complexity needed to stand out.
- “I was a bit underwhelmed within the first 30 minutes as the mechanics are a bit confusing, but I'm sincerely glad I stuck with the game.”
- “It has boring gameplay mechanics and is repetitive, and because of the lack of updates, I just think of this as abandonware.”
- “Gameplay is too basic and boring, to be honest. There's no gore or anything from what I played, only the executions. The game feels so arcade-like in a bad way. The controller isn't well supported; it works good in fights but has problems in the menus. There are no directional attacks, only spam heavy and light attacks three times, then back dodge to regain stamina and repeat. The crowd doesn't interact with you from what I've seen, and the fight cards are always the same. Graphics are decent, but my biggest problem with this game is the gameplay; it's so basic, the skill cap is low, and you can't experiment enough.”
- “Gameplay is too basic and limited, boring.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express concern that the game's monetization strategy may lean towards a cash grab model, indicating a desire for a fair and balanced approach rather than aggressive monetization tactics.
- “Please do not turn this into a cash grab MMO; I can see the possibility.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see essential features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game is severely lacking, with users reporting extremely poor performance.
- “Performance is abysmal.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “Optimization feels rushed, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, leading to a loss of interest early on. The repetitive nature of the combat and the grindy start fails to provide the excitement needed to keep them motivated to play.
- “Didn't pull me to play more; I lost interest quite quickly due to the combat and the grindy start, which didn't give me the adrenaline to keep me engaged.”
- “Tl;dr: I listened to my favorite audiobook while grinding this.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many users highlighting the effective use of sound design, visuals, and environmental storytelling that enhance the overall experience. Players frequently mention how the atmosphere contributes to the emotional depth and tension of the gameplay, making it a standout feature. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a key element that draws players into its world.