Info about Legendary:

Official game description:
All creatures of ancient myth, legend and lore are real — they've just been sealed away for thousands of years inside Pandora's Box, waiting...  
When a thief named Deckard is hired to steal an ancient artifact, he unwittingly triggers a war between man and myth.  
Griffons rule the skies, Werewolves tear the innocent limb from limb and cities are held under siege as creatures we'd dismissed as imaginings of our ancestors prove to be very real and very angry for being held prisoner for untold millennia.  
As the only person able to return these creatures to the box, Deckard finds that he must work with a shadowy secret society to save civilization before it is torn apart by tooth and claw.  
*   A mythical first person shooter set in an unprepared, modern world.  
*   A massive blockbuster movie experience — society collapses around you as man and machine take on beasts of legend in spectacular battle.  
*   Awe-inspiring fire-fights where high caliber ordinance meets beak, talon, fang and claw.  
*   Dynamic environments crumble around you as you and your enemies tear a living, breathing environment apart in your battle to stay alive.  
*   Devastation realized on an unprecedented scale. See London burn to the ground and witness New York torn apart through spectacular supernatural destruction.  
*   The enemy of your enemy is your enemy — witness and take part in three way battles as you combat the supernatural as well as the militant arm of an age old clandestine organization who prove to be a formidable opponent and adequate prey for the armies of mythical beasts.

Release date: Dec 1, 2008

Categories: First-Person Shooter, Action Horror, Survival Horror, Single-player, Linear Progression, Story-driven Gameplay, Mythological Elements

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 40; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has positive feedback regarding controller support, which is essential for a good Steam Deck experience. However, there are reports of performance issues that require setting the framerate to 30FPS for proper gameplay, indicating potential stability problems. The gameplay experience is mixed, with some users criticizing the platforming while others enjoy the visuals and performance.

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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Variety of enemies and weapons (weight 0.67): The game offers a diverse range of enemies, including mythological creatures and human foes, encouraging tactical gameplay. The variety of weapons and ammunition adds depth to the combat experience.
- Engaging story and unique premise (weight 0.67): The game features an interesting and compelling story involving mythological creatures and scenarios like a kraken attacking Big Ben. The unique premise of unleashing mythical beasts in a modern setting adds to its charm and nostalgia.
- Impressive graphics and visuals (weight 0.65): The game boasts good graphics for its time, with detailed environments and hand-made animations. The visual effects create a sense of epic battles and the game looks decent even by modern standards.
- Atmospheric soundtrack and sounds (weight 0.63): The game features a great soundtrack that complements the atmosphere well. The music and sound design enhance the overall experience, making it more immersive.
- Good value for price (weight 0.58): The game is considered worth the price, especially when on sale. It offers a satisfying experience for its cost, making it a good value purchase.
- Unique and cool monster designs (weight 0.57): The game features unique and cool monster designs, including mythological creatures with lore explanations. Some creature designs show imagination and add to the game's charm.
- Campy and fun charm (weight 0.51): The game has a campy charm to its premise, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a mix of action, mythology, and a touch of humor. The ridiculousness is charming and adds to the fun.
- Environmental interactivity and destruction (weight 0.47): The game features a surprising amount of environmental interactivity and occasional impressive destruction. This adds to the sense of chaos and epic battles.
- Atmospheric and immersive moments (weight 0.09): The game has atmospheric background sounds and moments that are enjoyable and immersive. The ambiance in some scenarios enhances the overall experience.
- Controller support and smooth gameplay (weight 0.07): The game supports controllers and runs smoothly, providing a satisfying combat experience. The gameplay is fun and serviceable, even with a controller.
- Nostalgic and enjoyable for older players (weight 0.04): The game is enjoyable for players over 30 who played similar games, offering a sense of nostalgia and satisfaction. It captures the essence of early 2000s shooters.
- Potential for sequel or reboot (weight 0.02): The game has potential for a sequel or reboot, given its unique premise and engaging story. Players have expressed interest in seeing more of this world and its mythological creatures.

Common complaints:
- Gameplay and Technical Issues (weight 0.97): The game suffers from numerous technical problems including bugs, glitches, and poor mechanics. Players report issues such as game-breaking bugs, particularly with the elevator in the final level, and various other bugs that hinder gameplay. The game also has clunky mechanics, poor checkpoint systems, and requires manual fixes to run properly.
- Short and Linear Gameplay (weight 0.7): The game is criticized for being too short and linear. Players report that the levels are very linear with no worthwhile secrets or collectibles. The game lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive and uninteresting.
- Poor Controls and Mechanics (weight 0.61): The controls and mechanics are described as clunky, slow, and unresponsive. Players report issues with mouse sensitivity, aiming, and movement. The jump mechanic is particularly criticized for being useless and poorly executed.
- Poor Story and Narrative (weight 0.59): The story is widely criticized for being dull, uninteresting, and forgettable. It ends on a cliffhanger and is described as half-baked and poorly executed. The narrative is generic and lacks depth, with wooden voice acting and clichéd dialogue.
- Unbalanced and Repetitive Gameplay (weight 0.48): The gameplay is criticized for being unbalanced, repetitive, and lacking variety. Enemies are often bullet sponges, and the game features limited enemy types and weapons. The shooting mechanics are described as unimpactful and boring, with poor hit registration and unsatisfying gunplay.

Gameplay feedback:
- Linear and simple gameplay (weight 0.45): The game is noted for its linear levels and straightforward gameplay mechanics, which can be completed quickly but may lack depth and alternative paths.
- Technical and movement issues (weight 0.45): Players have noted several technical issues, including janky movement, high camera sensitivity, and bugs that affect the overall gameplay experience.
- Platforming and environmental interaction (weight 0.42): The game features platforming sections and environmental interactivity, though the movement mechanics and limited jump ability can be frustrating.
- Story and narrative elements (weight 0.24): The story involves mythological creatures and a plot centered around Pandora's Box, with a simple but engaging narrative that includes secret organizations and lore.
- Variety of mythological creatures (weight 0.21): The game features a wide range of mythological creatures, including werewolves, minotaurs, and the Kraken, which add variety and excitement to the combat scenarios.
- Unique healing and power system (weight 0.12): The game includes a unique healing system tied to the Animus energy, which also powers special abilities and environmental interactions, adding a strategic layer to combat.
- Dynamic and cinematic combat (weight 0.1): Combat is described as smooth and satisfying, with brutal and cinematic scenes that set the tone well, despite some issues with enemy damage and movement.
- Potential for additional mechanics (weight 0.02): There is potential for additional gameplay mechanics and story elements that could enhance the overall experience and depth of the game.

Performance notes:
- PC requirements and optimization (weight 0.26): The game has decent PC requirements and can run on lower-end hardware, but it may require specific settings adjustments, such as limiting core count to 2 max.
- Game-breaking bugs (weight 0.19): There are several game-breaking bugs, particularly in the last level and involving the elevator before the final battle. These bugs can hinder progress and require workarounds or guides to fix.
- FPS and physics issues (weight 0.18): The game has significant issues with frame rates, requiring players to manually set the FPS to 30 for physics to work correctly. High FPS causes mouse sensitivity problems and bugs, particularly in the last mission.
- Visual and graphical problems (weight 0.17): The game suffers from dated visuals, texture pop-in, jagged edges, and clipping issues. The graphics are poorly optimized, and the environments are overly dark and murky.
- Mouse and controller sensitivity (weight 0.15): Players experience issues with mouse acceleration and sensitivity. ADS sensitivity is also broken when using a controller.
- Poor animations and cutscenes (weight 0.03): The game features stiff and lifeless character models. Cutscenes are static images with voiceovers, lacking dynamic animation.
- Boss fight criticisms (weight 0.03): Some boss fights, such as the Kraken, are criticized as being particularly bad, while others, like the dual Minotaur, are slightly better received.
- Crashes and freezes (weight 0.02): The game is prone to several crashes and freezes, which can disrupt the gaming experience and require troubleshooting.
- Lack of impact in effects (weight 0.02): The game's explosions and other effects lack impact, making the action feel less immersive and exciting.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for FPS fans on sale (weight 0.26): The game is highly recommended for fans of first-person shooters, especially those who enjoy classic or unique FPS experiences. It is often suggested to purchase the game when it is on sale due to its affordable price.
- Unique setting and atmosphere (weight 0.24): The game offers a unique setting and atmospheric experience, making it worth playing for its cool concept and potential. It is recommended for those looking for a different story experience and interesting details.
- Nostalgic value at sale price (weight 0.23): The game is worth playing for its nostalgic value, especially at a discounted price. It may appeal to those who enjoy revisiting or experiencing games from a different era.
- Frustrating mechanics (weight 0.04): Some players find the game's mechanics frustrating, which may detract from the overall experience despite its cool concept and atmosphere.
- Potential for remake (weight 0.02): There is a noted potential for the game to be remade or converted to HD, indicating that players see value in the game that could be enhanced with updated graphics or mechanics.

Other player notes:
- No achievements on PC (weight 0.02): Players have noted that the PC version of the game lacks achievements, which are typically a standard feature in many games.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.33): Players are frustrated primarily due to a variety of bugs and glitches, particularly a game-breaking bug involving an elevator that prevents completion of the game. Additionally, the controls are criticized for being slow, sluggish, and overly sensitive, especially with high mouse sensitivity during aiming. The gameplay mechanics, including poor platforming, unbalanced character strength, and ineffective weapons, also contribute significantly to this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.21): Disappointment stems from the game's unfulfilled potential, with players noting that the concept was not well executed. Technical issues, such as game-breaking bugs and poorly coded mechanics, along with clunky gameplay and limited enemy variety, further add to this sentiment. Many feel the game is mediocre and not worth its price, especially given its linear design and lack of depth.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.11): Nostalgia is driven by players' fond memories of the game, particularly those who played it during their childhood or when it first released. The classic shooter style, storyline, and soundtrack evoke a sense of nostalgia, making players appreciate the game as a nostalgic experience rather than for its current gameplay quality.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.08): Players enjoy the game for its fun and unique aspects, such as the urban destruction scenarios, campy atmosphere, and good soundtrack. Despite its flaws, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable, making it a good choice for a fun weekend experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Satisfaction comes from the game's ability to run well on modern hardware and its impressive music and graphics for its time. Players find it a worthwhile experience for its price, enjoying the unique premise and good audio.
- Excitement (weight 0.03): The excitement is generated by the game's chaotic and atmospheric elements, particularly noted in the first hour of gameplay. The variety of sounds and animations contribute to a thrilling experience.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Joy is derived from the simple pleasure of shooting monsters and the overall gameplay experience. Players also express happiness in being able to replay the game on modern platforms like Steam.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Anger is primarily caused by the infuriating final boss and the presence of bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience. The repetitive nature of the gameplay also contributes to this frustration.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement comes from the ridiculousness of some bugs, which players find funny. The game's quirks and its value for the price also add to the amusement.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Hope is expressed by players who see potential in the game and are looking forward to a possible sequel or reboot.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise is elicited by the game's chaotic and apocalyptic setting, which catches players off guard in a positive way.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation is directed towards the game's atmosphere and visual design, which players find noteworthy and well-crafted.
- Impressed (weight 0.01): Players are impressed by the game's animations and attention to detail, which stand out as particularly well-done aspects.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Disappointment is felt due to the below-average gameplay and linear design, which do not meet players' expectations.
- Acceptance (weight 0.01): Acceptance comes from players who consider bugs as part of the gameplay experience, embracing the game's flaws as part of its charm.}