Note to Catalina: thank you so much for the valuable information regarding the release of the sequel to Legacy. I know how many of us are excited about it.
UPDATE: It seems like this site is monitored by either Artifex Mundi or the game developer, Brave Giant. As soon as the first reviews came in and a fatal flaw was reported, the game was immediately updated and the issue has been resolved.
On to the review. Although we were given many bells and whistles, and fantasy is my favorite genre, I felt there was a certain “je ne sais quoi” in this game that left me unsatified. You could customize settings. A cohesive journal was not included but objectives were regularly updated. I understood the basic storyline but felt I didn’t grasp the underlying nuances, even after completing the magic books (so a journal would have helped). The quality of the graphics was terrific, and the cut-scenes were well-executed. There was a marked teleport map to transport you instantaneously between locations. Collectibles were either coins or decorative eggs. There were many locations to unlock but not a whole plethora of tasks at each, and the game was mainly linear. The HO scenes had some variety, but I found them a bit boring. There was an alternate Monaco card pairing game if you wanted to skip certain HO scenes. The puzzles/games were extremely simplistic and repetitive; I would have preferred a larger variety and some more unusual puzzles where brain power was required. I did enjoy the ones which were a bit different, such as mapping coordinates, a labyrinth, and creating an elixir. The gimmick in this game was your spell book, but it took a backseat and there were very few spells to actually create.
Considering that this game was pricey, $5.99 on sale, it should have been longer. There were touch screen sensitivity issues, even after it had been updated. I had to apply inventory tools two or three times for them to work several times during the game. You could surmise that English was not the first language of the developer, as grammar, syntax and even spelling were all a bit off at times. In addition, I felt the game was a bit dull and extremely simplistic. It was a charming little game but seemed more geared towards children. I normally love the games we get from Brave Giant but this one didn’t wow me. It was an average game. My true rating is 3.5 stars, and I feel that’s on the generous side. I actually rounded up from 3 stars because the developer was quick to issue an update and fix the game.
Happy gaming to all! How many games this week? Will we get 2 from BigFish and the Five BN game? Wouldn’t that all be nice? I won’t count on any of it, but I will wish for a Domini or Mad Head game! Well the first game of the week is another game in the Whispered Secrets series. That is Grandma Studios and I loved the first one. This developer gives you length and much to accomplish at each location, as well as beautiful graphics. So we are starting the week off on a good note, hopefully!