The Legend of Korra

 Xbox One
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 6 out of 13
  1. Destructoid
    Oct 21, 2014
    70
    While Platinum has done a great job in terms of delivering a solid action romp, the jarring cutscenes and open-and-shut story leave little in terms of replay value. Avatar and Korra fans will likely rejoice at the fact that they're finally getting a decent game.
  2. GameTrailers
    Oct 22, 2014
    65
    There was so much potential for Korra when you consider the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a developer like Platinum to work on the combat, but it seems like the Japanese studio’s B-team showed up for this project.
  3. EGM
    Oct 21, 2014
    65
    The Legend of Korra is a more-than-competent stylish action game and a fine example of Platinum’s pedigree, but as far as an authentic Avatar experience in game form? Not so much. Putting a premium on combat, not characters and story, waters down what makes this Nickelodeon series so special.
  5. 4P.de
    Oct 31, 2014
    60
    Even though I admire Platinum Games for what they have achieved this is merely an underwhelming license that showcases a solid fighting system and a bland narrative.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 3, 2014
    50
    Platinum is great; this game is not. [Xmas 2014, p.79]
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  7. ZTGD
    Oct 31, 2014
    50
    There simply isn’t anything here to interest fans of the show, fans of good combat games, or even budget gamers looking for a solid downloadable title for their new consoles.
  8. Polygon
    Oct 23, 2014
    50
    It's clear that Platinum has some understanding of what makes this cartoon so beloved by fans, but I can't fathom why it would settle for such a mediocre experience in light of that.
  9. IGN
    Oct 21, 2014
    42
    I can’t recommend it to anyone.
  10. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Dec 2, 2014
    40
    Korra isn't broken by any means, it's just mediocre in almost every area. This is for diehard Avatar fans only. [Issue#118, p.80]
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  11. MondoXbox
    Nov 30, 2014
    40
    We were expecting a great Platinum Games action experience but we found a flawed and rushed game, something we'd find hard to recommend even to Nickelodeon's series fans.
  12. Eurogamer
    Oct 27, 2014
    40
    There is some value in The Legend of Korra, both as a game and as a tribute to the cartoon on which it's based, but it falls far short of its potential on both counts. Perhaps the third-person combat theatrics for which the studio is known are not replicable on a small budget.
  13. Pure Xbox
    Oct 31, 2014
    30
    While this review of The Legend of Korra reads like a laundry list of problems, there are times when the game is genuinely enjoyable and shows masses of promise. Those times are all too rare however, and you’re less likely to be cracking a smile than you are to be cursing at a game engine that feels cheap, rushed, unpolished, and simply not good enough to compete.
  14. GameSpot
    Oct 21, 2014
    30
    The Legend of Korra harks back to the days of branded hogwash, when the most we could hope for was functional gameplay and total disregard for the source material. Korra looks the part on the most superficial level, but possesses not one ounce of the flair and depth that characterize the television series.

Awards & Rankings

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#83 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#48 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#58 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 82
  3. Negative: 24 out of 82
  1. bmbigbang
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    This game caught me by surprise as it was very difficult to start fresh in normal mode, when you have no bending or items. If you go throughThis game caught me by surprise as it was very difficult to start fresh in normal mode, when you have no bending or items. If you go through casual quickly you will learn the bosses better and be able to do normal/extreme easier. But after getting past the difficulties and learning the bosses, its the most amazing thing. Its the closest i have ever felt to being ib the avatar state, and it feels so good :D… Full Review »
  2. Kingsid202
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    I'm giving this game a tento even it out because this game does not deserve the hate, it's a great game with a great price but the story doesI'm giving this game a tento even it out because this game does not deserve the hate, it's a great game with a great price but the story does lack but it makes up with great fun gameplay smooth graphics and an overall feel of avatar so I recommend this to any fan of the show and people who like this type of game it's also got lots of replay value. But my final score is a 8.8 great game worth every cent.… Full Review »
  3. Trazo
    Jan 2, 2015
    4
    I loved all the books since avatar: The last airbender. But this game is a really repetitive game... Many bosses are almost copy-pastes andI loved all the books since avatar: The last airbender. But this game is a really repetitive game... Many bosses are almost copy-pastes and the objective of searching for chests and clearing areas... Is very boring for me.
    Even that, i enjoyed the game but sometimes is really boring as i said.    … Full Review »
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