Legacy Online

 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2003
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  • Summary: Ever wanted to be master of your own capitalist empire? Whether you are driven by money, power, prestige (or all three), you can stake your claim on the wild frontiers of planets that are ripe for development. Choose your business acquisitions wisely to build a diverse portfolio, from heavyEver wanted to be master of your own capitalist empire? Whether you are driven by money, power, prestige (or all three), you can stake your claim on the wild frontiers of planets that are ripe for development. Choose your business acquisitions wisely to build a diverse portfolio, from heavy industry to real estate to retail chains or even farming. Your empire will flourish through strategic negotiations with other players - and don't forget the golden rule of location, location, location. Once you amass your fortune, earn prestige with your fellow entrepreneurs by contributing to the community such as building civic institutions, parks, or monuments. With enough prestige points, you can run for Mayor of your city or even President of the planet! With the ultimate success of your empire you can make your mark on history by achieving Legendary Status, the highest honor of all. Beware, capitalist success is highly addictive. [Sega]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. IGN
    90
    With the time involved in advancing and all the perks that comes with, coupled with competitive tournament play, this game should keep you entertained for a good long time.
  2. Gamezilla!
    86
    Although Legacy Online does adequately create an experience that can survive offline while being challenging and rewarding when online, the basis for the game isn’t going to appeal to a broad audience.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    The whole feel of the game is relaxed and easy-going. If you’re at wit’s end you can always ask someone online for help. I found the online community friendly and equally laid back.
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  4. GameSpot
    64
    Balanced well for casual players who don't want to make large time commitments to the game, yet it's this same balance that ultimately keeps the game from being truly compelling at this point in time.
  5. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    The connection to other players is too abstract to make the game anything more than a vaguely interesting and simple business simulation. [Oct 2003, p.92]
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  6. Computer Gaming World
    20
    The dearth of vital economic information, lack of a true economy, and repetitiveness make this a tedious exercise at best. [Oct 2003, p.119]
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. CleteB.
    Jul 15, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome. I fully reccomend it. You begin with $100,000,000 (100 million dollars) to build an empire on a planet of your choice. This game is awesome. I fully reccomend it. You begin with $100,000,000 (100 million dollars) to build an empire on a planet of your choice. You will find a nice tutorial waiting for you. It will suggest different things depending on the planet's status. Afterwords, you should talk to players, this will help you greatly, as I did not in Aries, an old beta planet. I didn't know many of the little things that could make you big money. I almost ran bankrupt many times, so I do suggest that you talk to players and ask them for major or minor tips and any questions you may have. Play continues as you research itens to raise desirability/efficiency of your stores/residential, same for quality in industry. I reccomend Chipango and the city Koriyama as a good starting point. Although any place anywhere is good.… Expand
  2. DerekL.
    May 21, 2003
    10
    This is one of the coolest MMOGs out there today. Very deep and engaging gameplay--highly addictive! It takes a few minutes to get the basics This is one of the coolest MMOGs out there today. Very deep and engaging gameplay--highly addictive! It takes a few minutes to get the basics down, but after that there are endless things to try and tweak and experiment with. Each player starts a company or companies and tries to corner the market on whatever they make or sell. You can open bars, bookstores, pharmacies, build real estate, and even eventually try to get elected to an office such as mayor. Although your companies still keep going while you're logged off, I find it very tempting to keep peaking at it to see how I'm doing. It's a very original and fascinating concept for an online game, and I highly recommend it to fans of strategy games of all sorts. … Expand
  4. Dweebking
    May 29, 2003
    10
    Nice mmog. Good to finally see some reviews up.
  5. Orbiter
    May 22, 2003
    9
    One of the most overlooked and underrated simulation games of the year. Players receive $100 million with which to start their financial One of the most overlooked and underrated simulation games of the year. Players receive $100 million with which to start their financial empire on an alien planet. It's savvy plus problem-solving and deal-making skills versus the forces of capitalism. At the beginner level, players can go bankrupt, easily get loans, or simply start over from scratch with a full bank account as many times as they need to. Each level carries more handicaps, challenges and responsibilities as the player works toward building a legendary empire. Not the game for graphics and sound junkies, but a must-play for anyone who enjoys evolving a strategy and applying a large chunk of grey matter to excelling in a complex simulated world. … Expand
  6. BenN.
    Sep 12, 2003
    0
    Cant understand a game where someone can zone (demolish) somthing you worked hard to build and you cant do anything about it.

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