Rise of Legions

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Rise of Legions is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Broken Games and was released on August 30, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Rise of Legions is a free-to-play action-RTS set in a rich fantasy world. Collect dozens of powerful units and devastating spells. Play competitive in 1v1 or 2v2 modes and take on fierce bosses in PvE challenges.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 764 reviews

gameplay28 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a mix of strategy and deck-building elements, reminiscent of classic tug-of-war games.
The game is free-to-play with no pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to unlock all cards through gameplay.
Active development and community engagement from the developers, with regular updates and responsiveness to player feedback.

Low player base leading to long matchmaking times and repetitive encounters with the same opponents.
Balance issues, particularly with certain units being overpowered, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Initial loading times and tutorial bugs can hinder the onboarding experience for new players.

gameplay
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
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The gameplay of "Rise of Legions" is a blend of real-time strategy, tower defense, and card mechanics, offering a fun and engaging experience that is easy to learn yet challenging to master. Players appreciate the balance among card types and the absence of pay-to-win mechanics, allowing for strategic deck building and creative gameplay. However, some reviewers noted that the gameplay can become monotonous over time, suggesting a need for deeper mechanics and more varied match dynamics to maintain long-term interest.
- “The gameplay is like a mix between direct strike (in Starcraft 2's arcade) and games like Clash Royale or Minion Masters.”
- “Incredibly fun gameplay and a very rewarding card unlock system.”
- “Gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master and actually offers more fun than visible at first glance.”
- “In short it wasn't fun, and the gameplay mechanic of playing along a line was literally one-dimensional.”
- “Seemed fun for about 5 minutes until you realize it is extremely monotonous and weird, both the card 'trees' and actual gameplay.”
- “The gameplay still leaves things to be desired; when you reach the mid/end of a match, things can start to feel underwhelming.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
52%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the colorful and cute art style reminiscent of League of Legends, while others criticize the performance issues and lack of detail. Many find the visuals pleasant and easy on the eyes, though some suggest improvements are needed, particularly for smoother performance and more intricate designs. Overall, the graphics are seen as charming but could benefit from further refinement as the game develops.
- “The graphics are pleasant, simple yet very colorful.”
- “I love the art style and look forward to seeing what they do with it in the future.”
- “For a game that just hit early access, it runs and plays really well, the graphics are really smooth and fit the genre of the game really well.”
- “The graphics aren't great.”
- “Even with every graphics setting on very low/minimum, this game is unplayable!”
- “Cons: grind, lack of full screen on the menu, not enough explanations, sometimes the waves are big and die quickly, needs more balance, the graphics are suitable but need a lot of improvement.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a progression system where players unlock new cards and rewards through quests and a skill tree, enhancing gameplay variety with thousands of combinations and different classes. While the quest system is designed to be engaging and rewarding, some players express frustration with bugs and the tutorial's usability, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its fair progression model and lack of pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to earn in-game currency through daily missions.
- “You have thousands of combinations, you get new cards and rewards for each level, there are daily and weekly quests for even more rewards. It's easy to farm gold and get new cards.”
- “Talking about progression, the game rewards you frequently with cards for winning a game; it also has daily quests that provide you with easy money and cards.”
- “This may be because you unlock cards through challenges and quests rather than just a straight-up experience grind.”
- “Not the whole story with Rise of Legions....”
- “If new players couldn't play the game due to a resolution bug (I'm not the only one this affected), what's the point of adding quests for new players?”
- “The tutorial box/daily quests looks more like an 'accept' button in navigation than anything related to quests, and the constant flashing is incredibly annoying.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
85%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be relatively balanced and fair, with many noting that it is not overly grindy compared to other free-to-play titles. While some users mention that grinding is necessary to unlock higher-end cards, they appreciate that everything can be earned through gameplay without the need for real money, making it accessible for all players. However, a few reviews express frustration with the early grind and suggest that it could detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It's really not very grindy; I just got the game this week and already consider myself well off. I've spent more time in WoW and gotten less far.”
- “Not too grindy for a free-to-play game.”
- “This game had a great deal of potential, but like many free-to-play games, it requires so much grinding, so early on, as to be entirely unworthy of spending time on.”
- “At least it's not heavy pay-to-win; it's just very grindy if you don't pay.”
- “The lack of champions is already tedious, but on a straight line it's mightily boring, especially since we don't control the creeps but only their spawning.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization strategy has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the fair implementation of microtransactions in a free-to-play model, others criticize it for being heavily reliant on ads and in-game purchases that detract from the overall experience. Despite its engaging mechanics and content, concerns about pay-to-win elements and aggressive monetization tactics persist.
- “The game is free to play, but does contain microtransactions.”
- “Fun auto-battler, monetization seems quite fair as well!”
- “As a free-to-play game, the monetization of mechanics feels very fair so far.”
- “The developers left this on Steam as an opportunity to warn gamers about why you should never, ever spend money on pay-to-win cash grabs like this.”
- “Very heavy microtransactions.”
- “As a free-to-play game, you're going to get blasted with ads about the 'in-game currency', get your crystals, and how you could've earned more XP after each game with boosters and such.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and effective early development optimization, others experience significant performance issues and difficulties with window resizing. The lack of dedicated fullscreen mode and inconsistent performance compared to other titles are notable concerns, but the developers are actively engaging with the community for improvements.
- “The game is really well optimized for a game this early in development, and the staff team is extremely active on the Discord, and they listen!”
- “You can get into a match relatively quickly with a decent performance on your part.”
- “Very bad performance.”
- “Performance-wise, the game runs pretty smooth, but it's kind of tricky to resize the game itself in windowed mode.”
- “I'll wait for more updates and for some optimization.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as pleasant and atmospheric without being distracting, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate how the soundtrack dynamically responds to in-game events, such as swelling during critical moments. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's enjoyable ambiance and polished presentation.
- “Pretty good music, not distracting but still nice to listen to. Great idea for a game having 5 different classes and being able to mix and match units between 2 of the classes.”
- “Great tutorial and music, with a nice atmosphere.”
- “The music swells when someone's at low health.”
- “(I wrote the soundtrack, so I'm obviously biased. It's my honest opinion, though!)”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally criticized for being unstable and buggy, with users reporting occasional glitches and the need for reinstallation. While there are no major game-breaking issues, the overall experience is marred by imbalances and a perceived pay-to-win model.
- “Very unstable and buggy.”
- “Buggy at times; had to reinstall.”
- “It's a buggy, unbalanced, pay-to-win mess.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally agree that the game offers high replayability, suggesting that it remains engaging and enjoyable even after multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers high replayability, allowing players to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in for more.”
- “With multiple paths and choices, the replay value is off the charts!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by an excellent tutorial and engaging music, creating an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The game features a great tutorial and music, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment and sound design truly enhance the overall atmosphere.”
- “The atmospheric visuals and haunting soundtrack draw you into the game's world.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of simplicity and complexity, with some players finding it amusing yet rewarding, while others feel it lacks depth. Overall, the humor is seen as a lighthearted element that adds to the gameplay experience.
- “This game is so beyond under-complicated it's not even funny.”
- “Funny, rewarding gameplay.”
- “Kind of funny.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting the challenge of leveling up cards as both daunting and rewarding. The accessibility of all cards at the gold tier enhances their enjoyment, allowing for a fulfilling experience despite the effort required.
- “Now for all of the stupid comments in reviews that made me cry.”
- “Leveling up all the cards I want to crystal seems like a daunting task at this time, but all cards are available at the gold tier, so playing in the gold queue is perfectly enjoyable and not too difficult to achieve.”