Shadow Legend VR
- March 7, 2019
- VitruviusVR
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Shadow Legend VR is a single-player exploration-RPG built exclusively for VR, featuring a rich and intriguing story set in the medieval realm of Anaria. Experience masterful visuals and diverse interactions such as voice-activated conversations with characters, battling enemies with various weapons, and even simple activities like cooking or fixing your sword. With its vast world and many interactions, Shadow Legend offers a realistic and immersive adventure in virtual reality."
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features a high level of interactivity, allowing players to engage with the environment in various ways, such as cooking, climbing, and playing fetch with a dog.
- The graphics and level design are visually impressive, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The combat mechanics, while not perfect, offer a fun and engaging experience, especially with the ability to parry and dismember enemies.
- The game is very short, typically taking around 3 to 5 hours to complete, which many players feel does not justify the price point.
- The combat can feel repetitive and lacks the depth and weight that players expect from a VR melee experience, leading to a 'wiggle-to-win' feeling.
- The story is basic and lacks significant development, with some players finding the character models and animations to be subpar.
- gameplay264 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its innovative mechanics and immersive VR interactions, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many noted that while the combat and exploration mechanics are solid, the game feels short (around 4-6 hours) and often relies on collecting runes and coins, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but could benefit from more content and meaningful integration of its various mechanics.
“This game's story and gameplay is amazing!”
“The gameplay is varied, thought out, and fun.”
“Great gameplay, simple but interesting storyline, cool old school looking graphics style.”
“But the overall gameplay is very repetitive.”
“I refunded the game after 80 minutes, as looking for these runes took more time than actual gameplay, and there are multiple in every single level... what do they do?”
“Gameplay is also pretty boring in my opinion with mostly just collecting coins and runes.”
- story171 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as simple and linear, often following a classic good vs. evil narrative with limited depth and character development. While some players found the lore and atmosphere engaging enough to complete the game, many criticized the story for being short, generic, and lacking in meaningful choices or complex dialogue. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, which some players enjoyed, but it may not satisfy those seeking a rich narrative experience.
“Shadow Legend is an action-RPG exclusively designed for VR where you play as the Grand Master of the Knights Templar in a story-driven medieval crusade.”
“I love the world, the storytelling, and especially the gameplay.”
“The story was great and has some good graphics, well done!!”
“Very average good vs. evil story, no decisions to make, lack of more interesting NPCs to talk to just for some world building.”
“The story is very silly and the acting is cheesy.”
“Very short game even with doing all optional objectives, the combat's lackluster, and the story's as basic as a fantasy game can be.”
- graphics156 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their beauty and polish, particularly in environments and level design, while others criticize outdated character models and issues with lighting and color balance. Overall, the visuals are generally considered good for a VR title, though some players feel improvements are needed in certain areas. Despite these criticisms, the graphics contribute positively to the immersive experience, making it enjoyable for many players.
“Graphically, the game looked beautiful.”
“The graphics are gorgeous and the sound is on par; the atmosphere is what I'd expect of a fantasy setting.”
“The graphics and attention to detail are amazing.”
“There is very little interactivity, and I found the graphics to be somewhat outdated, faded, and not sharp.”
“Also, the graphics are hard to look at without eye strain because there are too many colors or too few, and the lighting and textures haven't yet been mastered.”
“The graphics in this game are awful (PS2-ish)!”
- music24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its fitting selection and progression, while others criticize it as generic and reminiscent of royalty-free tracks. Although the music complements the environments well, particularly during key moments like boss battles, its overall quality leaves room for improvement. Additionally, the inclusion of non-licensed tunes adds a quirky touch, but may not resonate with all players.
“Whether it be a nice ballad in a grand villa or awe-inspiring music during the game's two boss battles, the game does not disappoint in its selection of music, but rather, the quality of the music.”
“Awesome music and good progression.”
“Great visuals and music.”
“The sounds and the music choice in this game is like I am playing a parody or something...”
“The music in this game is very generic (I believe it's royalty-free) but it definitely fits the game's environments.”
“- 3D music playing in a distance near the entrance to the next area, not very good tbh.”
- replayability20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the option to explore different playstyles (melee, ranged, or magic) and make impactful end decisions, many criticize its short length and repetitive puzzles, leading to limited replay value. Some users express hope for future updates to enhance the experience, but several reviews indicate a significant lack of replayability, with some stating it has "zero" replay value.
“There is replayability since you can focus on melee, ranged, or magic.”
“Like all around it was a fun game, and seems to have a replayability factor of at least 2 playthroughs due to the end decision you can make.”
“Short, but with a little replay value and fun gameplay.”
“The production values are good and I didn't have any bugs, but the length is so short with not much replay value.”
“Although the puzzles are standard, they are not too easy, but always the same, which reduces replay value.”
“It has 0 replay value, which is very unfortunate because I would have loved to see a more full, open world, Fable-type of game.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort for minimal rewards, such as needing numerous arrows to defeat enemies. While some enjoy the diverse interactions and crafting elements, many feel that the grind detracts from the overall experience, making it feel repetitive and laborious, especially in a relatively short game. However, those who approach it as a hunt-and-gather experience may find more enjoyment in the grind.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It gets painfully tedious, even by the end of the first area in the game.”
“I found the game pretty tedious after a while, and it’s a short game… but if you go in knowing it’s a hunt and gather game, you may enjoy it more.”
- atmosphere16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive quality, combining gorgeous graphics and sound to create a vibrant yet dark fantasy setting reminiscent of titles like Dark Souls. Reviewers highlight the impressive level of interaction in VR, solid combat mechanics, and engaging storytelling, contributing to an overall exceptional experience. Many consider it one of the best in its genre, with a strong emphasis on atmosphere as a key strength.
“The graphics are gorgeous and the sound is on par; the atmosphere is what I'd expect of a fantasy setting.”
“The atmosphere and general tone reminded me a lot of Dark Souls.”
“The atmosphere is amazing and the graphics are nice except for the characters.”
“Been playing for several hours, exploring every corner. So far, this is the most impressive game in VR I've played of its genre. This is indeed story-driven and vibrant, but it has a dark atmosphere at the same time.”
“The atmosphere is engaging, but it feels inconsistent at times, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the game has some interesting elements, the atmosphere often feels flat and fails to immerse me in the world.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews; while many players report smooth performance and commend the game's ability to maintain detail without compromising performance, some users have experienced glitches and specific issues related to frost weapons.
“Thankfully, the game is well-optimized and I had absolutely no performance problems.”
“Performance is good.”
“With quite a bit of detail that doesn't compromise performance.”
“I experienced some frost weapons causing performance issues.”
“Kept glitching on me and poorly optimized.”
“I experienced some frost weapons causing performance issues.”
- stability10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is inconsistent; while some players report a smooth experience without bugs, many others highlight significant issues, describing it as a "buggy mess" that detracts from the enjoyment, especially during critical moments like the final boss fight. Despite these problems, some still find the game enjoyable, suggesting that fun can be found amidst the instability.
“Runs great”
“Runs great”
“Can't recommend for the price point; even on sale, you need to be willing to deal with a buggy mess.”
“But it all culminates in an extremely buggy, boring, and cringy 'juggle fight' with the final boss.”
“It's still a bit buggy, but it's really fun.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly through interactive elements like playing fetch with a dog and amusing reactions from NPCs when players engage in unexpected actions, such as stabbing during trade. The infinite ammo feature adds a comedic twist to combat, allowing for humorous gameplay moments. Overall, players find it to be a fun and entertaining experience, especially in VR, despite some minor bugs.
“There's a lot of interactivity along the campaign: you can play fetch with a dog, feed a horse, and stab the people you trade with (who react in a funny way).”
“The infinite ammo for guns and bows makes cheesing enemies really funny.”
“After all, once they fix the bug, I'd say it's a funny game to start messing around with VR!”
- emotional4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its boring storyline and lackluster lore, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the tactile feel of gameplay elements, the narrative fails to engage or evoke strong emotions.
“The storyline and lore are incredibly boring, failing to evoke any emotional response.”
“The narrative lacks depth, making it difficult to connect with the characters on an emotional level.”
“I found the emotional aspects of the game to be flat and uninspiring, leaving me disengaged.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for its reliance on voice recognition technology, which is not clearly disclosed to players, raising concerns about privacy and the always-online requirement. This lack of transparency has led to a negative perception among users.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed to squeeze every last penny from players rather than enhance the gaming experience.”
“I was disappointed to find that essential features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment, turning what could be a fun experience into a frustrating grind.”
