Wizard of Legend

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Nintendo Insider
    Jun 28, 2018
    90
    Once you’re in a groove, you can spend hours chasing the perfect playthrough, combining items and spells and tackling the dungeons. Handily, the game keeps track of how many runs you’ve attempted, which, when you reach triple digits, is a lovely metric for how addictive the game can be.
  2. COGconnected
    May 14, 2018
    90
    It’s apparent that Contingent99 knows what they are doing, and they’ve confirmed that there is post-launch content on the way as well, so be sure to give these two gentlemen an honest shot, as you may end up as pleasantly surprised as I was, if not more so.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    May 14, 2018
    90
    Consistently challenging but impossible to put down is certainly a cliche, but it’s a perfect description of this game.
  5. GameGrin
    Jul 6, 2018
    85
    Wizard of Legend is a welcome addition to the library of procedurally generated roguelikes, offering players a challenging arena-based dungeon crawler with unforgiving combat and a vast number of abilities to choose from. Occasional performance niggles can ruin the experience, but they are few and far between.
  6. CGMagazine
    May 15, 2018
    85
    Wizard of Legend is a surprisingly deep game despite its simple premise, fans of dungeon crawlers, roguelikes or just anyone in the market for a fun couch co-op game should definitely check out Contigent99 debut title.
  7. Cubed3
    Jun 29, 2018
    80
    Wizard of Legend is one of those rare titles where it's easy to come back to it at any time. The game, for having so few bosses and levels, never begins to feel dull or repetitive. There's tons of variety in equipment and spell loadouts, and the dungeon changes enough each time that it never really starts to feel stale. It would be nice if there was a little more variety in the stages offered, but there are enough unique combinations that each adventure is always fresh and exciting.
  8. Nintenderos
    Jun 12, 2018
    80
    Wizard of Legend goes into the top of the best Nintendo Switch's roguelike games for its excellent story and game modes and the great variety of customization options of our wizard. An adventure that even the most casual public shouldn’t miss. However, the high difficulty that the game presents since its beginning, can make worse the game experience.
  9. Twinfinite
    May 29, 2018
    80
    Wizard of Legend succeeds in creating a setting that’s just full of so much mystery and awe. It’s hard not to feel so completely enthralled by the game’s charm and delightful magical spells.
  10. GameSpace
    May 15, 2018
    80
    Wizard of Legend is simply great fun, with an awesome couch co-op mode, and loads of replay value. Its difficulty can spike at odd times, and some spells seem utterly useless. But beyond that, there's just a lot of fireball hurling mayhem to be had as you try to pass the trials.
  11. Everyeye.it
    Apr 4, 2020
    75
    The work of the duo of Contingent99 will not invent anything new, but proposes the archetypes of the genre of reference at rather high levels.
  12. Jeuxvideo.com
    May 30, 2018
    75
    Addictive, spectacular and fun to play, Wizard of Legend is a good game despite a real lack of diversity when it comes to bosses or level-design.

Awards & Rankings

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#80 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#18 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 74
  3. Negative: 9 out of 74
  1. mehme
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Really great rogue-like fast and skilled as expected with a lot of diverse upgrades and spells.
  2. PopeOfficial
    May 16, 2018
    10
    This game is just straight up fun! You get to feel like a bad@ss wizard running around beating things up with fun melee spells. The levelsThis game is just straight up fun! You get to feel like a bad@ss wizard running around beating things up with fun melee spells. The levels don't get boring and there's so many different collectibles that you really do get a lot out of the game.… Full Review »
  3. PeregrineOmega
    May 16, 2018
    10
    This is rogue-like at its finest. Twitchy action with spells that actually make you feel like a powerful mage. While challenging, it onlyThis is rogue-like at its finest. Twitchy action with spells that actually make you feel like a powerful mage. While challenging, it only seeks to make you perform better. Every death is a learning experience , enforcing your choices of a staggering set of abilities and powerups while rewarding your success in a unique way that pushes you to improve and refine.

    Not for those looking for an easy, casual experience! But if you're ready for a challenge with clever twists and fantastic abilities, this game will not disappoint!    … Full Review »
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