The Book of Legends

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In "The Book of Legends" , Jordan, a powerful traveler, is tasked with delivering a relic to the House of Fear to put the Demon of Fear, Azutura, back to sleep. However, he's robbed on the first day and loses the relic. This epic RPG features over 30 playable characters, including a Princess, Ghost, Dragon, and Demon, with more than 40 achievements to unlock, offering a rich and expansive gameplay experience reminiscent of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Phantasy Star.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

story19 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

The game offers excellent replay value with a massive world and numerous characters to choose from, making it enjoyable for RPG lovers.
The humor and character interactions are a standout feature, providing a light-hearted and entertaining experience.
The game has a solid storyline with engaging quests and optional areas to explore, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Battles are often unbalanced, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with the difficulty spikes and weak supporting characters.
The lack of a proper map and confusing navigation can make exploration tedious and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The dialogue and writing quality are inconsistent, with some characters being unlikable and the humor falling flat at times.

story
51 mentions
37 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its humor and character development, while others find it bland and riddled with grammatical errors. Many noted that the narrative is engaging but often overshadowed by excessive grinding and confusing side quests, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the plot has potential and some enjoyable moments, it struggles to maintain player interest due to its pacing and repetitive gameplay.
- “The story has a light tone from the start, bringing several laughing moments, but towards the middle, it gets more serious with one or two moments where I was on the brink of tears.”
- “The storyline is well developed and the characters were very amusing!”
- “It has an excellent storyline, fun characters, and basically everything you look for in a game.”
- “The one and only benefit of the game is that the severe, meaningless grinding, and drab, who-cares storyline is very coma-inducing.”
- “I'm sorry, but an RPG with 'meh' level combat and drool-inducing story is not worth it by a long shot.”
- “- the storyline is pretty bland.”
humor
16 mentions
94 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by a diverse cast of characters with funny personalities and witty dialogue, providing several laugh-out-loud moments. However, the tone shifts towards a more serious narrative midway, which some players found jarring. While many appreciate the humor, others feel it can be hit-or-miss, with some dialogue lacking genuine comedic impact.
- “I like the humorous characters, which are many to choose from.”
- “The cast of playable characters is huge, and also hilarious.”
- “The main character is a bit of a jerk and very sarcastic with often hilariously rude replies.”
- “He's not funny anymore, he's just being an a-hole.”
grinding
16 mentions
6 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, describing it as excessive and often tedious, leading to player boredom and disengagement from the storyline. While some players appreciate the challenge it presents, many feel that the grinding detracts from the overall experience, making it a barrier to enjoyment. A few users noted that grinding can be manageable in casual mode, but the overwhelming consensus is that the game relies too heavily on this mechanic.
- “I found that it wasn't really grindy either, which is always a plus in an RPG.”
- “The one and only benefit of the game is that the severe, meaningless grinding, and drab storyline is very coma-inducing.”
- “I've just found myself getting really bored with it due to the constant grinding.”
- “I love the characters and the storyline but there is so much endless grinding that I find myself very reluctant to continue.”
graphics
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, showcasing a blend of classic retro styles reminiscent of earlier Final Fantasy titles and appealing manga-inspired visuals. Players appreciate the richly decorated scenery and character designs, although some promotional artwork contrasts with in-game appearances. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, enhancing the experience for fans of JRPGs and anime aesthetics.
- “This game is fairly unpopular, but it has nice graphics and it is really nice that it has an easy mode to make it so you don't keep getting killed like in other RPG Maker games.”
- “The graphics are classic retro in the style of earlier Final Fantasy games.”
- “I really liked the graphics in this one: the sceneries are richly decorated, yet every object is well placed (or at least most of them – if there are some that feel 'out of place', your hero will have a witty comment or two about it), and also the music has some memorable themes.”
- “The graphics are classic retro in style of earlier Final Fantasy games.”
- “Melusine, the woman featured on the Steam store page banner and on the right of the game's main menu, has an in-game avatar that wears glasses, has her hair done up, and appears to be in normal (non-revealing), albeit still fashionable and high-class, clothes. However, all of the promotional artwork is the exact opposite: no glasses, very long, silky-smooth, shiny/glossy hair, and very revealing dresses.”
gameplay
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, offering a solid classical JRPG experience with a large world and plenty of content that can last between 20 to 50 hours. While it features interesting mechanics and a good story, some players find the combat messy and reliant on luck, particularly during boss fights, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite its flaws, the game provides engaging character moments and humor, appealing to those who enjoy exploration and complexity.
- “A solid classical JRPG with enough side content, character moments, and gameplay twists to keep you engaged until the end.”
- “Gameplay can be anything from 20 to 50 hours, depending on how thoroughly you want to explore the large world.”
- “Offers a lot of gameplay with an interesting story combined with humor and pleasant progress.”
- “Gameplay was mediocre, combat was a bit messy, and overall not the best of experiences.”
- “Hell, once you get far enough into the game, there are so many one-shot mechanics that it makes the game not fun.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in "The Book of Legends" is described as thematically appropriate and featuring memorable themes, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some reviewers find it forgettable and lacking in energy, with criticisms pointing to a limited variety of tracks that fail to enhance gameplay. Overall, while the music has its highlights, it does not consistently impress across the board.
- “The Book of Legends is decidedly one of the better JRPGs on the scene, featuring good themed music.”
- “I really liked the graphics in this one: the sceneries are richly decorated, and also the music has some memorable themes.”
- “The music is pretty forgettable too... Asian themed, but just not interesting or energetic enough to keep my playing.”
- “Horrible level design, the most godawfully boring and unsatisfying stories, tons of HUD problems, and a single goddamn music track for each game.”
- “The music is pretty forgettable too... Asian themed, but just not interesting or energetic enough to keep me playing.”
- “The game looks like it was developed using basic RPG Maker tilesets, sounds, and music.”
replayability
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to numerous side quests, hidden content, and impactful player choices. Unique characters, humor, and strategic elements further enhance the experience, making it a standout RPG with significant replay value.
- “Due to this, and the fact that there are plenty of side quests and hidden content, it has great replayability.”
- “And it has some replayability due to choices you have to make.”
- “And it has some replayability due to the choices you have to make.”
- “The unique characters, humor, strategic party composition, important player decisions, solid plot, and massive replayability make this game stand out.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability, with no bugs, glitches, crashes, or screen freezes encountered during gameplay.