Star Trek: Legacy

 Xbox 360
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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 45
  3. Negative: 16 out of 45
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  1. MiguelG.
    Dec 21, 2006
    8
    They game deliver what it promised! Why people review the PC version in here ? It realy beats me ! "If you use a 360 controller..." - you got to use a 360 controller, this is a 360 game!!!!
  2. StokerMan
    Dec 30, 2006
    8
    Sorry, I have to disagree with all these completely negative reviews. I'm not a huge Trekkie... I couldn't tell you what happened in what episode, never saw most of TNG/DS9/V/E... (I'm a Kirk fan) but this is a good game. The sound is excellent, ship detail is good (although I agree that it could have been better), and most importantly it feels like Star Trek. The fact that Sorry, I have to disagree with all these completely negative reviews. I'm not a huge Trekkie... I couldn't tell you what happened in what episode, never saw most of TNG/DS9/V/E... (I'm a Kirk fan) but this is a good game. The sound is excellent, ship detail is good (although I agree that it could have been better), and most importantly it feels like Star Trek. The fact that all 5 captains voice the game is an unusually nice touch. The gameplay isn't just flying the starship, picking a target and taking it out (although that carries enough complexity in itself to be rewarding). There is plenty of mission-based content that requires thought and care (like sneaking into an enemy system and scanning targets in a stolen, cloaked Bird of Prey… Expand
  3. AndyP.
    Dec 27, 2007
    8
    If you are a Star Trek fan you will love this game. The graphics are starting to look a bit dated but the voice acting is excellent and the strategy can be really fun, as can marshalling your (admittedly small) fleet.
  4. JohnG.
    Dec 16, 2006
    8
    I think that the other comments were based on the P.C version of this title. There seem to be none of the problems mentioned from the P.C version on the 360. Not a deep game, but for a bit of Trek space combat you can't go wrong, esp if you like trek. Ship models and sound are very good, looks and sounds great in HD with surround. Xbox live skirmish mode is very good, Recommended!
  5. Merxx
    Dec 19, 2006
    8
    I gotta be honest. At first, I thought I had just wasted 60 bucks. Then I noticed that I was thinking about the game even when I wasnt playing. Thats when I realized I was hooked. The 360 version doesnt have the greatest graphics I've ever seen. In fact, the grapihics could have been alot better. However, I have tons of games with great graphics and horrible game play. This game is I gotta be honest. At first, I thought I had just wasted 60 bucks. Then I noticed that I was thinking about the game even when I wasnt playing. Thats when I realized I was hooked. The 360 version doesnt have the greatest graphics I've ever seen. In fact, the grapihics could have been alot better. However, I have tons of games with great graphics and horrible game play. This game is alot of fun. Just give it a few minutes to get used to the controls and how to manage your ships power and you'll start enjoying this game. If your an admitted Trekkie and gamer like me, give this a try. For those who are not into the trek universe, try renting first.… Expand
  6. RobN.
    Jan 17, 2007
    9
    This is a great game. I would have given it a 10, but the missions do get somewhat repetitive. Single player is very fun, and multiplayer really adds to the game. If you like Star Trek at all, this is for you!
  7. kling1
    Dec 15, 2006
    8
    The previous comments were RE: the PC version of this game, which is clearly inferior. The XBOX360 version is much more stable and the controls more intuitive.
  8. TerryM.
    Dec 28, 2006
    8
    Despite a few flaws in the game and some aspects that should have been included this is a strong game. The strength lies in the gameplay and though the campaign is ok, it leaves the player wanting more. By focusing only on the enterprise legacy Bethusda missed a golden opportunity to let players play through Klingon, Romulan, and Borg missions. Instead the campaign is simply too short. Despite a few flaws in the game and some aspects that should have been included this is a strong game. The strength lies in the gameplay and though the campaign is ok, it leaves the player wanting more. By focusing only on the enterprise legacy Bethusda missed a golden opportunity to let players play through Klingon, Romulan, and Borg missions. Instead the campaign is simply too short. Despite the short campaign the game is extremly fun on 360, I'm not so sure it will translate as well to PC but the controler scheme on xbox is genius and smooth (once you get used to it). Another aspect they really dropped the ball on is interacting with items in the maps (should be able to beam aboard every enemy vessels w/shields down and structures to take them) and in being able to customize your ships. I find it hard to imagine making this game and not adding customization options, I mean imagine having a definat class ship (best ship in my opinion) with your name on it or colors, weapon configurations, etc.. Tripp tweaked the enterprise so he knew it's every sound and pulse, why can't we do the same? Despite it's flaws Legacy gives 360 something it is badly in need of, a flight sim/strategy game with replay value. The skirmish modes are fun but again brutally lacking in custamability, for which there is no excuse. Overall I give this game an 8 simply because there is nothing else like it on 360. I mean come on, finally a fun space fighter sim in the Star Trek world on a console, hallelujah! I think the game is good but they should make a sequel and fix the problems in this one, now that would be great! If you are any kind of a star trek or space sim fan you will want to pick this one up.… Expand
  9. ChrisA.
    Dec 26, 2006
    8
    Legacy is good overall and I have had fun playing through the missions in the single player campaign that I have accomplished thus far. There is some strategy involved in the gameplay as you have to think a bit about what needs to be accomplished in each mission, but overall I feel it is a good game and challenging at times. It is an action/strategy game and not really an RTS in most Legacy is good overall and I have had fun playing through the missions in the single player campaign that I have accomplished thus far. There is some strategy involved in the gameplay as you have to think a bit about what needs to be accomplished in each mission, but overall I feel it is a good game and challenging at times. It is an action/strategy game and not really an RTS in most respects. It is a pick up an play type game and for this I give it credit. The graphics are good for the most part, but not completely next-gen in my opinion. It does look good in HD though and the sound effects as well as the musical score are well done, allowing for a more genuine feeling of being in the Star Trek universe. It has some glitches and some downsides, but overall I am having fun with it. The major issue is no checkpoint or progress saves as you play through the missions, so when you screw up its back to the beginning again. And the missions can be between and 15 to 40 minutes, give or take, based on what I have played so far. The controls take a bit of time to become comfortable with, but they become fairly intuitive once you get used to them. The Skirmish modes are pick up and play and allow for plenty of practice with using the various weapons and maneuvering the ships. Plus, it just fun to pick up and play. If your a Trek fan and like the idea of a shooter type action/strategy game this may be for you and I feel it's worth playing. To be safe rather than sorry you may want to rent it and try it before you buy it. It is not perfect, but it is fun...… Expand
  10. TyGer7774316
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    Star Trek Legacy (X-Box 360) is amazing. The Online multiplayer is the most ridiculously fun I've played in ages and in 2019 people still gather on certain days to play it. You can play as The Federation, Romulans, Klingons and the Borg what's not to like? They're the coolest factions. Plus Offline allows you to set up battles against A.I. on many very very cool maps. The campaign isStar Trek Legacy (X-Box 360) is amazing. The Online multiplayer is the most ridiculously fun I've played in ages and in 2019 people still gather on certain days to play it. You can play as The Federation, Romulans, Klingons and the Borg what's not to like? They're the coolest factions. Plus Offline allows you to set up battles against A.I. on many very very cool maps. The campaign is simply stellar it revolves around V-ger's creation of the Borg and Starfleet chasing a rogue vulcan through time bent on Borg control. Literally every captain from Star Trek, Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Enterprise are in this game. Yes and it's all the original actors and the actress voicing them. I mean how cool is that? You actually get to be Kirk with William (Bill) Shatner doing the voice over. Sooooo cool. Every Enterprise variant up to Star Trek Nemesis is here. Classic Klingon warbirds, classic Romulan warbirds, you can live out your battle fantasies. The people who slammed the game didn't have the patience to learn it. I have heard some complain about the turning speed of the larger ships, but this is only because they are not aware that if they adjust full power to engines, they can turn the bigger ships just as fast as smaller ships like the Defiant. Yes the game allows you to fly the Defiant. True fans of Star Trek space combat are used to phasers. The ones that find the game boring are action junkies who are into Star Wars. If you like using your head and using tactics then this games for you. The game system UI interface allows for targeting certain areas of enemy ships: shields, comm and engines. You have up to 4 ships you personally can control at once with up to 12 possible on screen enemy vessels. You can beam a person over to a space station to capture it and then you have control of it's lasers. Unfortunately the game does not show any away teams, strictly space combat. More good points: You can repair your ship in a space dock. You can run a scan. You can warp. You can use the tractor beam. You can issue orders to your other 3 ships. As a whole the game is quite solid and stands the test of time. The only reason I give it an 8 instead of a 10 is because you can not play as the Jem'Hedar, Cardassians, the Orions, Species 8472 or the Tholians. If you want those play the PC version. But really, do yourself a favor don't listen to the naysayers. Give this a long try. Take the time to really learn all the ins and outs. I think you'll find it quite amazing. Now if only they will make a sequel including even more races.
    Don't listen to the haters who gave it low ratings they are NOT true Trekies, no matter what they claim. This game ROCKS!!!    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#68 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#34 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#26 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 41
  3. Negative: 4 out of 41
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    50
    The controls of your spaceships just aren’t good enough. You rotate your ship in 3D. You rotate the camera in 3D. You fight in 3D – it’s all just too much 3D.
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  2. Game Informer
    78
    Soured by some nagging flaws, Legacy isn't a title that will appeal to everyone. However, its willingness to try something new deserves some healthy praise. [Jan 2007, p.92]
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    This game excels at staging space battles on an epic scale. [Jan. 2007, p.70]
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