The Legend: A University Story

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The Legend: A University Story is a single player action game. It was developed by Austin Handle and was released on July 26, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

For our first installment of "The Legend" series, we've chosen a backdrop that many of our audience can relate to: College. Everyone in the atmosphere, or has a friend immersed in it will understand. For students: The fear of walking back to their dorms late at night alone. The fear of being followed by a dark presence. The fear of being assigned that psychotic, crazy roommate. We've also tackled …

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game has a good storyline and an intense atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
The graphics are impressive for an early access title, and the creepy music enhances the overall experience.
Regular updates from the developer show commitment to improving the game and expanding its features.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Visual effects like blurriness and excessive bloom detract from the gameplay experience.
The game feels unfinished, with many features and chapters not properly implemented or playable.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story of "[i]The Legend: A University Story[/i]" has potential, with a rich background and unique gameplay that some players find engaging. However, the plot fails to captivate everyone, and technical issues detract from the experience, leaving mixed feelings about its execution and future developments. Overall, while there are promising elements, the game's early access state reveals significant flaws that hinder its storytelling impact.
- “Rich background story”
- “I loved the unique gameplay, and I can't wait to see where the story will go!”
- “It also ends on a note that suggests there could be more to the story in the future.”
- “The plot didn't draw me in, and the lack of video settings, the only partly visible journal, and the crash trying to skip chapter zero didn't help either.”
- “[i]The Legend: A University Story[/i] has far too many flaws for even early access.”
- “[i]The Legend: A University Story[/i] falls into that category.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits noticeable stability issues, including various glitches and bugs, which are expected given its pre-alpha and early access status. While these technical problems can detract from the experience, they do not significantly hinder gameplay, and players remain hopeful for improvements in future updates.
- “This game, while clearly unfinished and buggy, brings me back to the anticipation of slender-games, but doesn't rehash the overused tropes of the style.”
- “Apparently there are more chapters coming, but it would be fantastic if the developer fixed what was wrong before adding new chapters which will inevitably also be buggy.”
- “You can definitely tell it's an early access game; there are a lot of sound glitches and its fair share of graphical glitches as well. However, it doesn't take away too much from the gameplay.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is described as both intense and spooky, enhanced by an effective ambient soundtrack and musical cues. However, some players find certain elements, like a persistent static fog, to be distracting rather than atmospheric, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact.
- “The atmosphere of the game is spooky for sure; the ambient soundtrack and musical cues add a lot to that.”
- “Focused and intense atmosphere.”
- “Playing the first chapter, there was a constant static-like fog over everything, which could be adding to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “It's something I turn off in every game; it doesn't add to the atmosphere, it's just annoying.”
- “I don't know if it was my machine or not, but playing the first chapter there was a constant static-like fog over everything. It could be adding to the atmosphere of the game, but at times I feel like it made it annoying, especially when looking at the screenshots, old and new; it doesn't seem to have that filter on them.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally praised for their high fidelity, especially considering the game's pre-alpha and early access status, though users note the presence of various glitches and performance issues on older computers. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “Graphical fidelity is top notch.”
- “There are some glitches, but considering it's in pre-alpha state, the graphics are good, and the story seems cool.”
- “Older computers won't be able to handle the graphics.”
- “You can definitely tell it's an early access game; there are a lot of sound glitches and its fair share of graphical glitches as well. However, it doesn't take away too much from the gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing its spooky atmosphere, with ambient soundtracks and musical cues effectively contributing to the overall eerie experience.
- “Also, huge props on the creepy music.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is spooky for sure; the ambient soundtrack and musical cues add a lot to that.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its uniqueness and engaging ambiance, leaving players eager to see how the story unfolds. Overall, it offers a compelling experience that encourages sharing through gameplay videos.
- “Good gameplay and ambiance.”
- “I loved the unique gameplay, and I can't wait to see where the story will go!”
- “I'll be including a gameplay video so everyone can get a feel of what gameplay is like.”

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The Legend: A University Story is a action game.

The Legend: A University Story is available on PC and Windows.

The Legend: A University Story was released on July 26, 2016.

The Legend: A University Story was developed by Austin Handle.

The Legend: A University Story has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

The Legend: A University Story is a single player game.

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