The Legacy: Prisoner
- June 18, 2018
- FIVE-BN GAMES
- 4h median play time
"The Legacy: Prisoner" is a narrative-driven, point-and-click adventure game set in a futuristic society. You play as a prisoner who must uncover the truth behind your incarceration and navigate a complex web of intrigue and deception. The game features challenging puzzles, a richly detailed world, and multiple endings based on your choices.
Reviews
- The game features great graphics, music, and voice overs, enhancing the overall experience.
- Puzzles and hidden object scenes are enjoyable, with a good mix of challenges that are suitable for casual players.
- The plot unfolds at a rapid pace, keeping players engaged, and the instant map feature is very handy for tracking progress.
- The game is relatively short, with playtime averaging around 4-5 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Many puzzles are considered too easy, making the game feel simplistic and potentially unchallenging for experienced players.
- The story is underdeveloped and lacks depth, which may detract from the overall enjoyment for those seeking a more immersive narrative.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging yet underdeveloped, with a rapid pace that keeps players entertained despite its brevity. While some appreciate the fun graphics and neat details, many feel the narrative lacks depth and coherence compared to previous installments. Overall, the story is considered decent but not particularly strong, with mixed opinions on its execution.
“The plot unfolds at a rapid pace, so you don't get bored.”
“Ho scenes are fun, minigames challenging, and the plot engaging.”
“The game is easy, short and fun, and has a good story.”
“It's a bit short and the story is underdeveloped, but the presentation is excellent.”
“If the game was story-heavy, I'd at least be interested in that, but nope - there's no depth to it at all.”
“I thought the story was much weaker than the first game, but the graphics were still good, lots of beautiful locations.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are consistently praised as good to great, with many reviewers highlighting beautiful locations and decent visual quality. While some mention that the story may not be as strong as in previous installments, the graphics remain a standout feature, complemented by good sound effects and music.
“This game has fun graphics and story, with many puzzles and several hidden object games.”
“Good game, good level of difficulty and nice graphics.”
“I thought the story was much weaker than the first game, but the graphics were still good, lots of beautiful locations.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as fitting the mood and subtly enhancing the experience without overpowering other elements. Overall, it complements the game's graphics and voiceovers effectively.
“As is pretty standard for these games, the backgrounds are well-done and the music fits the mode, but is subtle.”
“The music is forgettable and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
“While the background music is well-produced, it lacks variety and becomes repetitive quickly.”
“The soundtrack feels generic and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game allows for a satisfying emotional experience by enabling them to complete it without relying on hints, fostering a sense of accomplishment and engagement.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay is considered average, lacking standout features but also free from significant flaws, resulting in a generally acceptable experience.
“Gameplay doesn't stand out in any way, but also doesn't do anything particularly wrong.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“There are too many repetitive tasks that make the gameplay feel tedious and uninspired.”