Black Legend

Black Legend isn’t perfect, but it brings some really solid pieces to the game as a whole. The town is interesting and is designed well, the class system allows for a good amount of freedom of player choice, and the alchemy system is pretty novel. The writing (or lack thereof) is a stumbling block, along with the difficult healing system… but the atmosphere really draws you in and leaves you wanting more of Grant and its mysteries.

Black Legend might not be an unmissable game, but it's still one that fans of strategy RPGs should definitely have on their radar.

Turn-based strategy RPGs often make for super-rewarding gaming experiences so let's see how legendary the dreary Black Legend is.

You’re simply not going to be willing to put up with all of the frustrating things about Black Legend.

Black Legend evokes a brooding atmosphere thanks to the fog covered streets of Grant and has some good ideas around party and class management, as well as its turn based battles. However, bugs and awkward camera controls, plus a lack of a strong narrative or lore makes Black Legend feel like a fog has descended obscuring its potential.

Oh, how I long to lead a squad of digital mercenaries through white-knuckle adventures. It’s the ultimate video game-high. You get to feel like a badass warrior and a strategic mastermind all at once. So I was all in with the premise of Black Legend – a game that asks you to battle a cult through the streets of a foggy European city. Unfortunately, while there are some intriguing tactical battles to be had, Black Legend is a game in which the style undermines the substance.