Summary
- Release Year: 1992
- Genres: Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Amiga, DOS
- Publishers: Mindscape
Legend (1992) Review
Legend is an isometric action RPG developed by Westwood Associates and published by Electronic Arts in 1992. The game was released for the Amiga, Atari ST, and PC.
Legend is set in the world of Terrinoth, which is being terrorized by the evil sorcerer Maldred. The player takes on the role of a hero who must travel across Terrinoth and defeat Maldred and his minions.
The game is played from an isometric perspective, and the player controls their character directly. The player can explore the world of Terrinoth, interact with NPCs, and fight enemies. The game features a variety of weapons and spells that the player can use to defeat their enemies.
Legend was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered to be one of the best RPGs of its era. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, immersive world, and challenging difficulty.
Gameplay
Legend is an isometric action RPG. The player controls their character directly, and they can explore the world of Terrinoth, interact with NPCs, and fight enemies. The game features a variety of weapons and spells that the player can use to defeat their enemies.
The game’s combat system is simple but effective. The player can attack enemies with their weapon, or they can cast spells. Each weapon and spell has its own strengths and weaknesses, so the player must choose the right weapon or spell for each situation.
The game also features a variety of puzzles that the player must solve in order to progress. The puzzles are not too difficult, but they do require the player to think creatively.
Setting
Legend is set in the world of Terrinoth, which is a medieval fantasy world. The world of Terrinoth is populated by humans, elves, dwarves, and other fantasy races. The game’s story takes place in the kingdom of Valoria, which is being terrorized by the evil sorcerer Maldred.
The world of Terrinoth is well-developed and immersive. The game’s environments are varied and detailed, and the NPCs are all unique and interesting. The game’s story is also well-written and engaging.
Characters
The player character in Legend is a customizable character. The player can choose their character’s race, gender, and class. The player can also choose their character’s starting stats and skills.
There are a variety of different races and classes to choose from in Legend. Each race and class has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The player must choose the race and class that best suits their playstyle.
The NPCs in Legend are all unique and interesting. The NPCs can provide the player with information, quests, and items. The NPCs can also help the player in combat.
Story
The story of Legend is well-written and engaging. The game’s story takes place in the kingdom of Valoria, which is being terrorized by the evil sorcerer Maldred. The player takes on the role of a hero who must travel across Terrinoth and defeat Maldred and his minions.
The game’s story is full of twists and turns. The player will encounter a variety of different characters and creatures as they travel across Terrinoth. The game’s story is also full of moral choices. The player will often have to make difficult choices that will affect the outcome of the game.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Legend are impressive for the time. The game’s environments are varied and detailed, and the character models are well-animated. The game’s graphics are also colorful and vibrant.
The sound in Legend is also impressive. The game’s music is catchy and atmospheric, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive.
Overall
Legend is a classic isometric action RPG that still holds up today. The game’s innovative gameplay, immersive world, and challenging difficulty make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Score
9/10
Review Score
7.5/10
