Legion: Legend of Excalibur is a below average dungeon crawl that doesn't do its source material justice.
Based on the timeless epic "The Once and Future King", Legion's story line puts the burden of saving Camelot upon you. Fans of the classic tale should be well pleased with appearances from Art (whom you begin the game as, in squire form no less) and Merlin, among others. The storyline stays adequately true to that of the book you read in high school English class.
What fans of the tale and good games alike won't be pleased with is just about everything else. The graphics lack detail, are uninspired, and are only slightly better than an above average PSX game, and while you will collect better loot and equipment as you continue your journey, and the party-based combat system allows for maximum control of your squad, it can often become unwieldy thanks to the clunky interface.
Had the game been regulated to the player having direct control over only one character, Legion may have had fared better as a competitor to Dark Alliance's crown, and could have even served as a way to get a new generation into "the classics". As it is, it's nothing more than shovelware with a unique premise.
-George
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Players take direct control of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and lead legions of knights in dynamic battlefield environments against the evil forces of Morgan Le Fay.
With more than 12 characters to control and 14 in-depth missions to accomplish, Legion combines intense individual action with the depth of combat familiar to real-time strategy fans.
An Ensemble Cast of Characters - Find and recruit the 12 Knights of the Round Table and unite Camelot.
In-depth Missions - Complete 14 missions with primary and secondary objectives, Heroes' quests, and side quests on your way to restoring Camelot.
A Compelling Story - Immerse yourself in the world of Camelot and Excalibur, where knights lived by the sword and mages wielded the might of magic.
Dynamic Battlefield Environments - Burn trees and buildings with fireball spells and form craters with meteor spells; watch as the environments around you react to your battlefield decisions.
Magical Items and Weapons - Make use of more than 100 items and weapons including rings, amulets, armor, shields, and swords as well as unique "Legendary items" for each Knight.
Spectacular Magic System - Cast more than 20 unique mage and cleric spells with dynamic lighting effects and results.
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