Chaos Legion

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Aug 6, 2003
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
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  1. My Gamer
    86
    Solid in virtually every way, it’ll more than tide you over till Devil May Cry 3 comes along.
  2. Game Informer
    85
    The nonstop action Chaos legion exhibits is unparalleled. [June 2003, p.101]
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  3. GameNow
    83
    Apart from the minute-to-minute madness, Chaos Legion rocks a pretty cool amount of depth. [July 2003, p.56]
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  5. GMR Magazine
    80
    Brings not only addictive, up-tempo hack-n-slash action, but also a great new A.I. system that raises the bar on computer-assisted beat 'em ups. [July 2003, p.78]
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  6. Deeko
    80
    Those who manage to get through the first few levels without being bored will find that the game becomes very interesting, though the storyline remains somewhat odd and convoluted.
  7. Play Magazine
    80
    This game's strength lies in its heavily nuanced gameplay, integrated story, and its gloomy heretical aura. [June 2003, p.64]
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  8. Maxim Online
    80
    As hero Sieg Wahrheit, enjoy third-person action with strategizing and upgrading, RPG-style, plus plenty of splattery hack ’n’ slash fun.
  9. Thunderbolt
    80
    Chaos Legion is one of the great unsung brawlers of the PS2. So the story is cliched beyond belief. So the characters are forgettable. Maybe its presentation could have been executed better. Big deal. The game is overflowing with some of the toughest brawling action you’ll ever face.
  10. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    78
    First, it provides an engaging story (told through beautiful cut-scenes that kept me on my toes till the very end. Second...building up each legion's stats keeps the action from feeling monotonous. [July 2003, p.112]
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Awards & Rankings

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#56 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#31 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 78
  3. Negative: 11 out of 78
  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I love everything about this game, from the way the story is told (in an oniric/mythological way that I have never seen before) to the generalI love everything about this game, from the way the story is told (in an oniric/mythological way that I have never seen before) to the general gothic aesthetics, from the OST (that I still listen to this day) to the combat mechanics (the summoning system was amazing but sadly forgotten, no game uses anything like it nowadays). It is so sad that it fell into obscurity, most people compare it with DMC1 and I dont even think they are that similar.… Full Review »
  2. RidleayRomero
    Dec 1, 2018
    7
    Chaos Legion is one of those games that uses whatever engine they developed to run Devil May Cry. Based on the novel of the same name, you doChaos Legion is one of those games that uses whatever engine they developed to run Devil May Cry. Based on the novel of the same name, you do your usual hack and slash combat and summon your legions to kill the downright bizarre enemies of this game. After seeing some new CAPCOM US employees trying desperately to play the game (with a surprise visit from Ono), I had to question myself with "Was the game always this hard?" Eventually I popped back in the game and found out... Yeah, the game is pretty hard. After playing through it again, I can say it's an okay game. Nothing special about the combat or the characters. It is fun to just smack things around with fully powered up Thanatos, though.… Full Review »
  3. krellviduser
    Nov 22, 2016
    7
    it plays like Devil May Cry and Dynasty Warriors made a baby kind of. it has a good, dark atmosphere and tone though i'm not familiar with theit plays like Devil May Cry and Dynasty Warriors made a baby kind of. it has a good, dark atmosphere and tone though i'm not familiar with the source material. i miss this archetypal ps2 era japanese developed character-action games.… Full Review »
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