Secret World Legends

 PC
  • Release Date: Jun 26, 2017
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 51
  3. Negative: 23 out of 51

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  1. Fuz
    Oct 28, 2017
    6
    "Fantastic game. Not your typical MMO, it's a different approach on the classic formula.
    It's a very original, smart and imaginative game. The writing is fantastic and has some of the best character I've ever seen in a videogame, the story is great and the gameplay is pretty good, even if I liked the "old TSW" system more, this action approach is more responsive and feel smoother.    "Fantastic game. Not your typical MMO, it's a different approach on the classic formula.
    It's a very original, smart and imaginative game. The writing is fantastic and has some of the best character I've ever seen in a videogame, the story is great and the gameplay is pretty good, even if I liked the "old TSW" system more, this action approach is more responsive and feel smoother.
    Questing is the best ever seen in a videogame, period. The investigative type of missions, especially, are always extremely intelligent and original, and often require a great deal of thinking outside the box, they can be very hard to solve, too.
    The game does have some flaws, but still, it's the most interesting MMO out there, hands down. And it's not the usual carbon copy of WoW."

    This was my review for The Secret World.
    Too bad that with this relaunch they took one step forward and two step backwards. Combat is too simplicistic and lacks of TSW's build variety. P2W with best in slot gear inside RNG crates and bad business model overall.
    The wort offender is the itemization. Itemization is probably the side of this re-release that I hate the most.
    I am a lifetimer from TSW, played from day 1. When I stopped I had a "perfect" DPS build with all the BiS items (minus some signets and augments) and was working on my tank & healer builds. It has been a lot of work getting to that point, but I was getting there. I saw the goal at the end of the road.

    Here? Not so much. I don't see the goal at the end of the road. I see only frustration. I quickly realized there is no way I will be able to get to my desired build. Talismans are not a big deal, they're neither that rare or super expensive in the AH. But weapons? Here's where the problem lies. My weapon of choice is locked into the old loot crates. I've opened a crate a day for almost every day now and never got a weapon. Chance of weapon+chance of right weapon+chance of right affix=IMPOSSIBLE ODDS. Buying it from the AH is also impossible, first of all they're incredibly expensive due to their rareness, and secondly... I've checked the AH every day for months and never seen the weapon I want with the affix I want.

    This is P2W at its worst.

    Said so... the story, the lore, the background, the missions, the characters and the writing are all FANTASTIC. If you wanto to play it as if was a single player game and ONLY enjoy the story, it's great.
    Just avoid the horrible "end game" and the insane gear grind.    … Expand

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#87 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. CD-Action
    Sep 25, 2017
    75
    I’m glad that Funcom decided to release Secret World Legends and gave me the chance to experience this unique MMORPG after I missed it 5 years ago. [09/2017, p.36]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Aug 17, 2017
    80
    Writhing out of its niche, slithering, roiling tentacles endlessly grasping for the larger audience it most definitely deserves. [Issue#264, p.64]
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  3. The Games Machine
    Aug 9, 2017
    70
    Secret World Legends simplifies and makes more accessible one of the most intriguing and captivating online worlds ever created. Unfortunately, graphics feel pretty old (which they are), and Funcom never managed to find a good balance between a story-driven experience and the MMO gameplay dynamics. Anyway, a good online action RPG that can be enjoyed with some friends.
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