Title: Legendary.
Developer: Spark Unlimited.
Publisher: Gamecock.
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360.
I have to say, I quite enjoyed this game. It's not a great game, but it's a solid enough FPS with an original setting. Mythological creatures in modern times? A bit silly, but even more awesome. ;D
There are some epic moments to be had, though for some reason the developers thought it best to force you through sewers and subway systems for a large part of the game.
A bit more time above ground would definitely have been welcome, because the sequences that are above ground are easily the best. Though this particular clip shows one of the most hectic underground treks you partake in.
The controls are good enough, although the movement on the left stick is not analog (Only one speed). This was a bit annoying for me since my well used controllers left stick is slightly off center, which meant that whenever I let go of it there's a slight change the character will run left. This is a minor complaint though.
Combat, is quite good, at least when fighting mythological creatures. The enemy soldiers just stay in cover and shoot at you, rarely moving in for a kill. The only reason they managed to hurt me that bad in part 2 is because I was an idiot and rushed them instead of staying back and picking them off one by one. Anyway, the Firedrakes (Fiery lizard like rolling things), Nari (Bird/fairy like creatures) and Werewolves are a blast to fight.
The clouds released from enemies are animus, which you can absorb thanks to a mark branded on your left hand. This energy can be used to heal you (Another reason to dislike soldiers, because they don't release any animus), temporarily stun enemies (Or make Nari's solid) or for plot reasons (Like charging EMP devices, as shown).
And to clarify, the reason why I play terribly throughout the video is partly contributed to the fact that I recently got a new TV (HD quality), and to record, I need to play using component cables (Instead of the HDMI cable I'd use otherwise), which makes the image all kinds of blurry (Compared to HD anyway). Also I didn't have the brightness set high enough, so to make the video viewable I had to apply a brightness effect in Windows Movie Maker. Which means I had a even harder time seeing anything than you will.
Uploading 2 parts, not showing the entire level (Game should be cheap now, pick it up, or give it a rent), just a bit of gameplay.
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0lBNt37BsA
Might upload a few more videos of different levels, haven't decided yet.
[Xbox 360]
This is the worst game I have ever seen... Well not as bad as Shaq Fu, but still... its bad.
shoopdawhoop217 9 months ago
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I found it rather average myself. It's playable and thanks to the setting even somewhat enjoyable. But the gameplay really doesn't live up to the concept and not enough is done with the concept itself.
Still, there are a few memorable moments.
It's far from the worst game, even if you only count this generation. Hour of Victory, Turning Point and Rogue Warrior are all worse games than this.
Especially Rogue Warrior, one of the most boring games I've ever played.
Mutant1988 9 months ago 8