Much of what makes (or, if you will, keeps!) this game playable is the fact that it has a very simple, straightforward build, much in the classic style and also, much based on a relatively small number of units: 16 in total. These units, in between the different factions of the game, offer you a very satisfying experience. In terms of theme Dark Legions is a retro fantasy medieval tinged game, and it sure feels good to play it. Also, the build of the game is nicely balanced as a result of the fact that originally it was a board game, and the rules of that game are still, to a point kept.
Dark Legions is an action based strategy game where you battle your computer or human foe in a strategic game board. When one player moves a piece into.
Thus, that rock paper scissors type of strategy, with units having an advantage over others is what keeps it fresh and highly playable. So, what might not be satisfying is the fact that the graphics are a little dusty, even for a a game of this one's age. But, once you are set in the groove it's fun and easily playable, and always satisfying when you have learned the basics., with an even darker theme, yet similar playability and features. Dark Legions can best be described as a fantasy variation of the, only in this strategy game the objective is to lead your fantasy army to your opponent and find then take their 'orb', a mystical device that gives the opposing army their power. The game might seem a bit old school when you turn it on but it is actually a lot more specific and detailed than most of the games from its era. For instance, if you want to have a battle, you have to choose your terrain wisely - the difference can be huge whether you're fighting on grass, desert or swamp.
There are also a lot of other cool units and spells - something a true fantasy game should have! Dark legions has a special appeal to me because it's more of a dark fantasy (demons, wraiths, undead beings) than light, so the whole game is in a very dark setting. The game is mostly described through very dark colors and this really portrays the dark atmosphere of the game. Well, I loved the game. I think it's a very fine game and that all fans of the genre will be in love with it as well.
Real-time strategy games are monstrous, complicated affairs that strain the resources of big design studios. So it's impressive a shareware game such as Strategy 3 - The Dark Legions exists at all, especially since the designer claims to have written it only to see if he could.
Unfortunately, it can't compete with high-profile titles from Blizzard and Microsoft. The game is set in a medieval world, where the player trains troops, builds castles, takes resources, and makes war. The designer copied much of the control scheme from classic RTS titles, so fans of the genre should feel at home. But the graphics are disappointing.
Also, the overhead perspective is not well executed, and we had difficulty seeing anything on the map. You have to applaud the developer for trying, but when Age of Empires II sells for $25, it's hard to justify sinking time into Strategy 3 - The Dark Legions.
Real-time strategy games are monstrous, complicated affairs that strain the resources of big design studios. So it's impressive a shareware game such as Strategy 3 - The Dark Legions exists at all, especially since the designer claims to have written it only to see if he could. Unfortunately, it can't compete with high-profile titles from Blizzard and Microsoft. The game is set in a medieval world, where the player trains troops, builds castles, takes resources, and makes war.
The designer copied much of the control scheme from classic RTS titles, so fans of the genre should feel at home. But the graphics are disappointing. Also, the overhead perspective is not well executed, and we had difficulty seeing anything on the map. You have to applaud the developer for trying, but when Age of Empires II sells for $25, it's hard to justify sinking time into Strategy 3 - The Dark Legions.