Hidden Dragon Legend

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 27, 2017
    70
    Ultimately, Hidden Dragon: Legend is a fairly average beat-em-up/platformer, but its sky-high production values and sheer love of spectacle is sure to delight players.
  2. COGconnected
    Oct 8, 2017
    60
    Hidden Dragon Legend is not a terrible game, and it does try hard at times. Some decent art design and combat mechanics offer the potential for a bit of enjoyment. However, it doesn’t present enough variation in gameplay to stay fresh, and the combat – a major part of the game – begins to break down when things get hectic. Irritation, frustration, and maybe boredom will begin to seep in after the initial fun, making this platforming adventure less than legendary.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 29, 2017
    55
    A middle-of-the-road effort: there are certainly a number of people out there who will be able to work through its less-than-polished mechanics long enough to enjoy the silly story, which is reminiscent of classic Chinese action cinema in the best possible ways. Then there will be folks who fall on the other side of the fence, without the patience to deal with the slightly clunky controls and dark, slightly muddied aesthetic.
  5. IGN Spain
    Oct 1, 2017
    51
    In general it's a mediocre game, with a gameplay that only has some good moments. Although the combat system can hook a little, the inconsequential phases of platforms and repetitive clashes will cause you to lose patience before exceeding half of their levels.
  6. DarkStation
    Oct 27, 2017
    50
    Hidden Dragon Legend’s cover art should appear in any search engine’s results for mixed bag. The combat it offers is challenging and genuinely fun, but the traversal that comes between it is far too often broken and unfair. As you run through Imperial China, you’ll be enchanted by the mood, only to be brought right back out by stiff cutscenes and terribly compressed weapon sounds. Upon reflection, I truly believe that MegaFun Games put real passion into this project, though; even the elements that don't work are laid out in a way where they'd be very enjoyable if they did. It's just a shame that the finished project is so deeply flawed.
  7. SpazioGames
    Oct 4, 2017
    50
    Hidden Dragon Legend tries to do more than it can truly do. The combat system is deep but with too many problems, many game sections are frustrating and the game has overall bad animations.
  8. GameSpew
    Oct 2, 2017
    50
    It’s the frustrating sort of hard that comes about because of poor mechanics rather than elegant design. Despite your demon powers, the rules of this particular fight club start off by declaring that they’re going to be totally different for you and your enemies.
  9. PlayStation Country
    Sep 24, 2017
    50
    Hidden Dragon Legend offers a feast of combat action and platforming with a beefy challenge but comes with a host of irritations too.
  10. Push Square
    Sep 23, 2017
    50
    Hidden Dragon: Legend is an indie title that offers an initial burst of satisfying combat, but that quickly devolves into a tedious stream of identikit encounters coupled with platforming that feels like a tacked-on afterthought.

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 13 out of 25
  1. Rangertwin1208
    Jun 12, 2019
    4
    And Oasis Games' streak of mediocre chinese games still continues. I expected this game to be fantastic since the trailer showed a lot ofAnd Oasis Games' streak of mediocre chinese games still continues. I expected this game to be fantastic since the trailer showed a lot of promise. Sadly, it wasn't. While the graphics are not terrible, the stiff animations makes platforming frustrating, the plot is incredibly thin (despite the trailer showing the game like as if it was going to be an epic action game), it has many unnecesary difficulty spikes, the voice acting is terrible, and there isn't a lot to do after completing the game other than playing the higher difficulties. I also found some of the bosses a bit annoying (mostly the final form of the final boss and the second boss), while others like the 3rd boss were pretty easy (which by the way, it's the only boss where you have to avoid that one special attack of the boss with the grappling hook). While it isn't as bad as Oasis Games' previous titles, it is still disappointing because if it wasn't for its cumbersome issues, it could have been a classic. Instead, is a mediocre chinese platformer that only a minority will like (mostly the chinese gamers because of thr whole console ban) and soon, it will fall into obscurity. Is not terrible since the combat can be fun and some of the puzzles, while not challenging, are pretty good. However, if you're expecting a polished platformer, prepare to be disappointed. Honestly, I wouls just recommend Icey, which is another chinese side scolling action game that's actually polished and is also available on the PS4. For Hidden Dragon Legend? Is better off that you wait until it gets a price cut.

    Also, this just shows that you shouldn't set your expectations high when it comes to chinese games published by Oasis Games. I just hope their next game, Light Tracer, will actually be their savior. If not, then, oh well.

    Edit: Huh, so Light Tracer was decent.    … Full Review »
  2. SheepOrz
    Oct 19, 2017
    1
    Action stiff. Poor hit. The story is old-fashioned. Music is not appealing. Character modeling is very rough. There is no bright spot in theAction stiff. Poor hit. The story is old-fashioned. Music is not appealing. Character modeling is very rough. There is no bright spot in the game system. The voice actor is amateur. Is an unintentional game. Is a shoddy game. In short is a very bad game.… Full Review »
  3. Phenrir_Mailoki
    Sep 28, 2017
    4
    Repetitive, technically cheap. Awful story and english dubbing, ridiculously high priced for what it offers. stay away from this game andRepetitive, technically cheap. Awful story and english dubbing, ridiculously high priced for what it offers. stay away from this game and maybe Oasis Games'll stop making disturbing software.… Full Review »
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