The Book of Legends
- March 14, 2014
- Aldorlea Games
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamIn "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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Excellent adventure game with high replay value and a massive world to explore.
- Humorous characters and engaging dialogue that enhance the overall experience.
- Challenging boss battles and a variety of characters to recruit, adding depth to gameplay.
- Game crashes on startup, making it unplayable for some users.
- Unbalanced battles and poorly written dialogues detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Lack of a helpful map and excessive grinding required for character leveling can lead to frustration.
- story137 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its entertaining plot and character dynamics, while others criticize it for being bland, poorly paced, and riddled with grammatical errors. Many find the main narrative to be a typical "save the world" trope, though some enjoy the humor and twists within the dialogue. Overall, while the story has its moments of charm and depth, it often struggles with coherence and engagement, leading to a divided reception among players.
“This RPG truly shines in its well-written and highly entertaining story.”
“The story is extremely well written, with witty dialogue that brings out the personalities and interactions of the many characters well.”
“The plot has twists and turns, but nothing that feels arbitrary; it all hangs together.”
“The one and only benefit of the game is that the severe, meaningless grinding, and drab, who-cares storyline is very coma-inducing.”
“Sadly, the main story is just your typical save the world from great evil, and even worse, most of the side quests are pointless as they don’t give you any XP and only a few of them give you any reward.”
“The story makes no sense whatsoever, and the storytelling and quest pacing have been thrown out of the window!”
- humor34 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the quirky characters and witty dialogue that often elicits laughter. While some find the light-hearted tone and snarky exchanges enjoyable, others feel that the humor can fall flat or become overshadowed by more serious story elements. Overall, the game features a variety of humorous moments, but its effectiveness may vary depending on individual taste.
“The main plot is interesting, the characters are charming, and the dialogue is well made and pretty funny most of the time.”
“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.”
- gameplay33 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid mechanics, depth, and engaging content, while others criticize its dated design, lack of enemy variety, and occasional frustrating elements. Many players appreciate the nostalgic RPG elements and the balance of challenge and exploration, though some suggest waiting for a discount due to its perceived shortcomings. Overall, it offers a decent experience for fans of the genre, but may not appeal to everyone.
“A solid classical JRPG with enough (side-)content, character moments, and gameplay twists to keep you until the end.”
“The gameplay is really deep, with big dungeons, a lot of interactive objects, and a lot of character.”
“With challenging and entertaining gameplay, lots of varied enemies, and plenty of secrets to find, the length of gameplay is not the result of padding but of enjoyable content.”
“The mechanics were sound enough, but the map design is bad.”
“Derivative RPG Maker crap with stock art, bland mechanics, and cringeworthy dialogue.”
“Gameplay was mediocre, combat was a bit messy, and overall not the best of experiences.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features excessive and often tedious grinding, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and narrative engagement. Players express frustration with the need to level up multiple characters and the repetitive nature of battles, leading to boredom and reluctance to continue. While some appreciate the challenge and the option to expedite combat, the overwhelming consensus is that the grinding is a significant drawback, making the game feel unbalanced and time-consuming.
“I found that it wasn't really grindy either, which is always a plus in an RPG.”
“The grinding aspect is balanced well, making it feel rewarding rather than tedious.”
“I appreciate how the game offers various ways to progress without excessive grinding.”
“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 probably won't play it anymore because I'm tired of grinding for multiple parties and that takes you out of the story when it is this much.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, showcasing a blend of classic retro styles reminiscent of earlier JRPGs, with beautifully detailed artwork and character designs. While some users appreciate the rich and thematic visuals, others note that the overall presentation feels typical for an RPG Maker title, with some limitations in interface design and stock assets. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for the genre, with a fresh Asian aesthetic that enhances the experience.
“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.”
“I thought the graphics were fantastic (just what you would want for this style of game).”
“They want $15 for this amateur train wreck, which is about the same as you would pay for the complete set of Baldur's Gate games, which, despite being about 15 years older, have better graphics and gameplay.”
“Nothing much to say about the graphics; it is okay 2D, decent textures and models... hell, it was made with RPG Maker.”
“It lended an inorganic quality (outside of the CG artworks drawn specifically for the game, which are nice). The interface also seems too dated.”
- music15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its thematic relevance and memorable compositions that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players find it relaxing and fitting, others describe it as forgettable or lacking energy. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness.
“The music is wonderfully appropriate.”
“As for sound, it has nice music that really flows with gameplay.”
“It has that retro feeling of this kind of games, the music is nice, the story is well paced and the dialogs are a plus; you'll have hours of gameplay here.”
“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 my playing.”
“The game looks like it was developed using basic RPG Maker tilesets, sounds, and music.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, driven by its long playtime, diverse party customization options, and numerous sidequests and hidden content. Players can explore different strategies and character combinations, as well as make impactful choices that enhance the experience. Overall, it is highly regarded for its replay value, making it a standout title in the RPG genre.
“It is a long game with plenty of replay value.”
“Due to this, and the fact that there are plenty of side quests and hidden content, it has great replayability.”
“The unique characters, humor, strategic party composition, important player decisions, solid plot, and massive replayability make this game stand out.”
“The sheer amount of replayability this game offers is enough to recommend this game, not to mention the great characters and dialogue.”
“This is one of the best 2D RPGs out there at the moment, one which has probably the highest replay value of any that I've seen in a long time.”
“It adds something to replayability since you can customize your party so much.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization in this RPG is criticized for being minimal, as leveling up does not significantly enhance combat performance, with the only notable improvement coming from acquiring new skills.
“The optimization in this game allows for a seamless experience, making it easy to fine-tune your character's abilities.”
“I love how the game encourages players to focus on strategy rather than just grinding for levels; optimization is key to success.”
“The skill tree is incredibly well-designed, providing numerous paths for optimization that cater to different playstyles.”
“A level up in this RPG basically has no effect on your combat performance except when you get a new skill.”
“The game feels sluggish and unresponsive, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, noting the absence of bugs, glitches, crashes, or screen freezes during gameplay.
