Runes of Legend

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Runes of Legend is a single player role playing game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Runes of Legend is a retro-inspired adventure RPG where players explore mystical realms filled with danger and mystery. Harness powerful runes to cast spells and combat the rising forces of evil threatening the world. Immerse yourself in classic pixel art, challenging quests, and strategic rune-based combat to save the magical lands.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a visually appealing aesthetic and engaging content.
Some players find the game fun and enjoyable, especially those who like idle and active gameplay.
There are elements of the game that are intriguing and have potential.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, with numerous ways to spend money and little opportunity for free-to-play players to succeed.
Players have reported significant bugs and crashes, making the game frustrating to play.
There is excessive visual clutter and navigation issues, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the aesthetic and art style, while others criticize the visuals and user interface as outdated, likening them to those from the early 2000s. Overall, there is a sense of disappointment regarding the graphical quality given the game's release in 2025.
- “I really like the aesthetic.”
- “The art style is impressive and adds a unique charm to the game.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the overall experience.”
- “A game released in 2025 with graphics and UI of 2000.”
- “The art style makes it clear that the game is bugged; I thought MAFGames was the developer, but it was a different dev, so I already expected it to be trash.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being frustrating and overly reliant on quests that require external purchases or ads, leading to a pay-to-win perception. Players express annoyance at the lack of autonomy in completing quests, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “There's a game somewhere, but when I can't complete a quest on my own and get credit, I'm just going to get annoyed.”
- “I shouldn't have to click the quest panel and follow a cursor to get credit for doing something.”
- “It smells pay-to-win; I stopped playing it when the first 85 quests included a lot of visiting offers, like your ads in your own game promoting those packages.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for its visual clutter and is perceived as an idle game masquerading as an MMO, suggesting a lack of depth and engagement.
- “The gameplay is plagued by visual clutter, making it feel more like an AFK game disguised as an MMO.”
- “The mechanics are repetitive and lack depth, leading to a monotonous experience.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, which significantly detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being overly aggressive, with repeated events perceived as cash grabs and a strong pay-to-win element. Players express frustration over the frequent promotion of in-game purchases, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I've had the same events three times now, and they all feel like cash grabs.”
- “It smells pay-to-win. I stopped playing when the first 85 quests included a lot of visiting offers, like ads in your own game promoting those packages.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that the game's background music features familiar tracks reminiscent of other titles, particularly highlighting similarities to music from Ragnarok Online. This has sparked discussions about originality in the game's soundtrack.
- “The background music is reminiscent of tracks from other games, creating a nostalgic experience.”
- “I've recognized a lot of music from other games, especially from Ragnarok Online.”
- “Did you use background music from other games?”
- “I've heard a lot of music from other games anyway, especially Ragnarok Online.”