- Publisher: Strategy First
- Release Date: Jun 3, 2002
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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.
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Computer Games MagazineA paper-thin manual "beer and pretzels" strategy game set during the age of Rome. [Sept 2002, p.82]
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Computer Gaming WorldLike "Gladiator," Legion is so epic, engrossing, and downright fun that you overlook its shortcomings and simply have a great time, time after time. [Sept 2002, p.84]
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It has all the form of a great epic game but when put to the test, misses the chance to capture victory.
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A mindlessly entertaining strategy game...it doesn’t break any new ground, and it becomes somewhat repetitive in a short amount of time.
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If you're looking for a challenge or an in-depth game covering the Roman Empire, you might want to look elsewhere.
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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.
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Historical shakiness aside, Legion offers some addictive gameplay, but doesn't quite rise to the glory of Rome.
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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.
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There's just nothing interesting in the dynamic of a snowballing collection of cities spitting out poorly distinguished armies that you can shunt into non-interactive battles to conquer generic enemies on an irrelevant map.
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Legion’s quick fire, shallow approach may deter those who prefer to build a nation, and will no doubt not appeal to the hardcore strategists who look for something with a little more depth. However, for those looking for a fast paced strategy game will appreciate what Legion has to offer.
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PC GamerThe battles are pretty damn chaotic. They're also devoid of fun, have little rhyme or reason, and often leave you with no idea why you won or lost. [Oct 2002, p.97]
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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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While the developers have done a good job of crafting a simplistic strategy game, it lacks the depth that most players require today.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 10
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Mixed: 2 out of 10
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Negative: 2 out of 10
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