Legion (2002)

 PC
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
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  1. Gamer's Pulse
    72
    A mindlessly entertaining strategy game...it doesn’t break any new ground, and it becomes somewhat repetitive in a short amount of time.
  2. Game Over Online
    70
    It has all the form of a great epic game but when put to the test, misses the chance to capture victory.
  3. GameZone
    70
    A good strategy game doesn't depend on graphics like some games, but instead needs depth of play that engrosses players for hours without micromanaging them to death.
  5. ActionTrip
    69
    I have to admit that this simplicity also makes it highly playable… I simply couldn't stop playing it until I conquered Britain, and that took me some time.
  6. Gamers' Temple
    65
    If you're looking for a challenge or an in-depth game covering the Roman Empire, you might want to look elsewhere.
  7. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    A paper-thin manual "beer and pretzels" strategy game set during the age of Rome. [Sept 2002, p.82]
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  8. GameSpot
    59
    Legion isn't so much a bad game as it is a rather dull one that doesn't quite know what it wants to be.
  9. TotalGames.net
    57
    No matter how much extra strategy you put on top of this combat system (as it is, not much), or how convoluted the maps and puzzles (they’re not) you are still going to be stuck with a fundamental flaw in the fact that the in-game fighting just ain’t fun.

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. AaronOlstead
    Apr 11, 2013
    0
    When I picked up this game at a "discount" recently (5 dollars off the original price when it was first released) I was hoping it was going toWhen I picked up this game at a "discount" recently (5 dollars off the original price when it was first released) I was hoping it was going to be a competitive release to Rome: Total War. I couldn't be more wrong. This ancient "strategy" game makes it frustrating for one to control numbers of soldiers of any significant size, and it fails miserably at presenting ancient warfare in any realistic manner. Roman legions are given commands moving about in mobs and not in any orderly fashion whatsoever, representing barbarians more than any type of a civilized empire. Now I have the problem of trying to sell this title knowing that I wont get even a quarter of the price I paid for it. Boy, did I screw up! The game is a let down, but the cover looks cool!
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  2. nickjack
    Apr 16, 2013
    0
    A micro-management nightmare, is putting it lightly. This game needs an update, badly. I got lost first in the complex HUD with tiny print andA micro-management nightmare, is putting it lightly. This game needs an update, badly. I got lost first in the complex HUD with tiny print and difficult controls. Hotkeys are difficult to remember and out of place for this sort of game, while the tactics of the game are non-existent.… Full Review »
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