Legion of the Damned "4 out of 5 stars."--TouchArcade.com"...a challenging wargame in a unique setting." TouchArcade Rating: $1.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details"4 out of 5 stars."--TouchArcade.com"...a challenging wargame in a unique setting."--PocketTactics.com"...If you’re a fan of the [strategy] genre, Legion of the Damned is definitely a title you’ll want to check out."-- The-App-Shack.com"...one of the best turn-based strategy games available for the iPhone, if not THE best..."-- MobileTechReview.comFeatured in "Fresh iPhone Apps: January 6, 2012"-- Appolicious.comFeatured in "Under the Radar: January 5, 2012"-- SlideToPlay.com"...Legion is a no-brainer if you’re looking for a deep turn-based strategy with a really cool story to boot..."-- iFanzine.com-------------------------------------------------ENTER THE LEGION-------------------------------------------------The Hudathans plan to eradicate humanity and destroy Earth! But in order to do so they will have to fight the Legion of the Damned®. Enlist now and fight shoulder to shoulder with the misfits, criminals and cyborgs who are humanity's last hope...An official game adaptation of the popular novels by bestselling author William C. Dietz, Legion of the Damned® brings a new type of tactical warfare to the iOS App Store!- ONLINE MULTIPLAYERSupports up to 4 players around the world with options for free-for-all or teams.- CUSTOM MAP BUILDERDesign your own maps hex-by-hex and challenge your friends to battle on them.- RANDOM MAP GENERATIONUnlimited possibilities for map configurations with endless replay value.- 16 CAMPAIGN MISSIONSEach introduced with beautiful hand drawn comic cutscenes complete with voice acting and sound effects.- PASS N' PLAYUp to 4 human and AI Bot opponents on the same device.- 3 DIFFERENT RACESWith their own unique strategies and tactics to master.- 12 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKSProfessionally composed to make each battle that much more intense.- UNIVERSAL IPAD SUPPORTBuilt for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.-------------------------------------------------FOLLOW US-------------------------------------------------TWITTERhttp://twitter.com/offworldgamesFACEBOOKhttp://facebook.com/offworldgamesOFFWORLD GAMEShttp://offworldgames.com-------------------------------------------------NOTES-------------------------------------------------Compatible with devices running iOS 4.3 and higher. Supports 1 - 4 players.Music Composed by:Mike Weiser, www.mikeweisermusic.com (ASCAP)Mattias Holmgren, www.morningdewmedia.com"Organized Chaos" licensed from:Vitaliy Zavadskyy, www.myspace.com/vforvital Information Seller: Genre:Adventure, Strategy Release:Dec 15, 2011 Updated:Aug 09, 2012 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (2) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Follow For Updates: Facebook: facebook.com/offworldgames Twitter: twitter.com/offworldgames Citsade Well-Known Member Feb 9, 2010 80 0 0 #2 Citsade, Dec 15, 2011 Is this Asynchronous MultiplayeR? offworldgames Well-Known Member Jul 13, 2011 75 2 8 http://www.offworldgames.com #3 offworldgames, Dec 15, 2011 Yep! Multiplayer is asynchronous with push notifications GoofyJmaster. Well-Known Member Oct 11, 2011 2,869 0 0 College Student Ohio, USA #4 GoofyJmaster., Dec 15, 2011 Ahhh, voice acted story and asynchronous multiplayer sound so appealing right now! This will probably end up being my most expensive week ever. Synozeer Well-Known Member Feb 24, 2009 66 0 6 #5 Synozeer, Dec 15, 2011 Just bought this - it's right up my alley. Going to give it a go once it finishes downloading. If it's anything like Uniwar it should be great. undeadcow Well-Known Member Dec 4, 2010 9,486 2 36 Houston, TX #6 undeadcow, Dec 15, 2011 Last edited: Dec 15, 2011 Looking forward to diving into this if I can clear through some other stuff first. Custom mapbuilder is a much needed addition to turn based strategy genre. Is there the ability for users to share created maps or randomly download those of other users? If so amazing. XaxaxeOrcslayer Active Member Sep 14, 2011 33 0 0 #7 XaxaxeOrcslayer, Dec 15, 2011 Yeah, at $4.99 for an iPhone-only game, I'm going to need some reviews or gameplay videos. Looks promising ... but AppShopper, for now. offworldgames Well-Known Member Jul 13, 2011 75 2 8 http://www.offworldgames.com #8 offworldgames, Dec 15, 2011 @undeadcow: The game allows you to generate a sharable map code for any custom map you've built. Just give your friend the code or post it online and players can use that map when creating a game adamphetamine Well-Known Member Jan 4, 2011 968 31 28 Programmer/3D Modeling Bethlehem, Pa #9 adamphetamine, Dec 15, 2011 Game looks interesting but $5 for a game we never heard of and don't know anything about? I don't mind paying $5 for a game, I just did buying GTA3, but this game is unproven. I'll either wait for a sale or have to see alot of good impressions and some vids and some promises of content updates and then maybe I'll buy it. medianotzu Well-Known Member Nov 21, 2009 3,803 9 36 #10 medianotzu, Dec 16, 2011 This looks pretty awesome to me. I am getting skittish about buying games anymore, however, as about 75% of the games I've bought in the last two weeks haven't even worked properly on my iPod Touch. Too much crashing and terrible performance, mostly thanks to iOS 5. Big Albie Well-Known Member Feb 12, 2009 5,305 67 0 Casual gamer/marketing dude San Francisco, California #11 Big Albie, Dec 16, 2011 Game Impressions The iTunes store is full of turn-based strategy games, some that focus on content and playability, while others emphasize looks and design. Legion of the Damned fits nicely into the category of well-balanced, entertaining and just the right level of challenging gameplay. Ok, so there isnt a category like that, but Legion should appeal to those who want both brains and beauty in their gaming experience. Legion is based on a series of books by William C. Dietz about a world far off into the future. By the way, you can find his books in the iTunes store, and theyre worth a read. The Legion is a ragtag bunch of misfits, criminals and cyborgs that are the last line of defense for humanity against the Hudathans. The primary character is Angel Perez, a criminal sentenced to death who agrees to be resuscitated to fight as part of the Legion of the Damned. If the story doesnt get you interested in Legion, then the game itself should. With 3 difficulty levels to choose from (easy, normal and hard), Legion is a tactical game of warfare offering 2 primary modes: Campaign and Skirmish. Campaign is a 16-mission career mode that takes you through various challenging pre-built maps. Skirmish offers 10 prebuilt maps to choose from. In addition, there is an Online mode that allows for asynchronous play with up to 4 players. The objective of Legion is fairly typicalcapture more flags than your enemy within a certain number turns. Of course, the fun comes in dealing with dangerous snipers, stealthy soldiers and less than ideal field conditions. In Legion, youll face and also utilize a number of tactics from mine sweeping and shooting to spotting and indirect fire. Youll be forced to learn and use any and all of these skills to successfully complete campaigns. And theres plenty to learn. Of course, the devs provide a 10-stage tutorial covering Movement, Mine Sweeping, Shooting, Indirect Fire, Spotting, Cautious Move, and Guerilla Attacks. Also, an extensive Help section that covers: discusses rules of engagement battle units alliances field conditions such as fog of war offensive and defensive fire spot targets and stealth repair and health The tutorial and help sections are among the best, and I wish other games would include this level of content to help newcomers get started. One of the big selling points of Legion is the Map Builder where you can choose from different terrains to design your own battlefield. The straightforward interface allows you to choose from a variety of different terrains and environments. Through a few taps, you can build a custom map that can then be used in a multiplayer online game. Once created, a code is automatically generated that allows maps to be shared with others, which can then be used in Skirmish mode. I found the Map Builder extremely easy to use, simple enough for newbies and more than adequate for more experienced players. I do hope that the devs add other environments in future updates. Besides the online play, Legion has plenty of replay value that comes with the random map generator. You see a variety of randomly generated maps that should keep you busy. Each campaign begins with a story overview, playing and most importantly, the objective. Youll notice right away that the devs put a good deal of effort into the details that can be found from the hauntingly intense soundtrack and game music to the hand-drawn cut scenes that tell the story of the Legion. I know many like to play their own music, but youll want to leave the music on during gameplay. Combine this with the voiceovers and narration, and Legion really does a great gaming experience creating the right mood and ambience. The AI in Legion is well balanced, and I would suggest playing in Normal or Hard mode to get the right level of challenge especially if youre a familiar to turn-based strategy games. Enemies tend to be very proactive and in some cases overly aggressive which makes Legion worth its weight in gold. Its always a balancing act when it comes to AI, but the devs seem to have gotten this one right. Often, the HUD in a game can give the screen a cluttered feeling which hampers the gameplay. Not so in Legion. While nothing knew, the HUD in Legion is elegant in its utility. Action buttons appear in the bottom left corner while a flag scoreboard resides in the bottom middle of the screen. Moving around the screen is as simple as using your finger to scroll around the map. One odd element is the devs incorporated a magnifying glass slider down the right side of the screen which is used to zoom in and out. Out of habit, I tend to use my fingers to pinch in order to resize the screen so the magnifier glass feels a little unnatural at first. Once you complete maneuvering your forces, the Done button in the upper right corner will flash. You have the option of watching the enemy move its forces or you can tap the skip function to bypass. Another nice feature is the Replay function. After a mission ends, you can watch a replay of the entire mission which works well. What would be helpful is the inclusion of a fast forward button because as of right now, you either watch the replay at a slightly amped up normal speed or skip entirely. One of the shortcomings is that Legion isnt a universal app which means youll need to 2x your iPad screen. Even so, the graphics and animation look more than adequate on my iPad with no signs of stutter or lag. The devs have promised universal iPad support and retina display in a future update which will only make Legion that much better. Overall, Legion of the Damned is a well-designed, well thought out turn-based game. With a compelling storyline and soundtrack, the game provides an entertaining yet mentally challenging game with plenty of replay value. Albie Meter: 4.5 Stars (solid TBS with an engaging storyline; easy to use Map Builder along with the ability to share with others; replay value with random map generator; elegant interface and great soundtrack) abstractgamefreak Well-Known Member Aug 22, 2009 418 0 16 Male Musician Germany http://www.facebook.com/eskalationband #12 abstractgamefreak, Dec 16, 2011 Last edited: Dec 16, 2011 Nice review! I just want to add, I played this both on iPod Touch 2G and on iPad 2 during the past weeks and experienced absolutely no problems whatever. As my list of 2G incompatible games grows fast nowadays, this was overall a welcome change from the disappointments and buggy purchases I had in past months. It's easy to learn and you can almost immediately start to play, after you selected the race and equipment (focused on defense, exploration or attack). I normally shy away from turn-based games, where at the start of each mission I have to select meticulously weapons and stuff for each team member (e.g. Hunters or X-Com). Not in 'Legion'. And multiplayer is a blast. Best turn-based SciFi game I've played since the (buggy!) X-Com fifteen years ago; just left a five star review in the german appstore. djflippy Well-Known Member Mar 9, 2009 4,441 0 36 #13 djflippy, Dec 16, 2011 Oh yeah, Big Albie is back in a big way! Great review. Bought. offworldgames Well-Known Member Jul 13, 2011 75 2 8 http://www.offworldgames.com #14 offworldgames, Dec 16, 2011 Thanks for chiming in everyone. Good in-depth impressions. The universal update is in development and you can rest assured that we'll be working on it through the holidays to get it out quickly! Kildar Well-Known Member Nov 25, 2011 117 0 0 #15 Kildar, Dec 16, 2011 Awesome, Universal update for free. For awhile there, I feared you guys will go the separate dreaded HD version. medianotzu Well-Known Member Nov 21, 2009 3,803 9 36 #16 medianotzu, Dec 16, 2011 Holy ****! (Mashes buy button frantically) Trev1 Well-Known Member Jan 23, 2011 946 0 0 Chef NYC/CT...USA #17 Trev1, Dec 16, 2011 i truly love the books, but strategy for me has to be nicely polished lately ...gone are the days of spending 16 hours straight at a pixelated screen with coffee breath playin x-com...guess what im sayin is can someone upload A video?I love the black and white comic screenie but i would like to see the action/battle motion ... adamphetamine Well-Known Member Jan 4, 2011 968 31 28 Programmer/3D Modeling Bethlehem, Pa #18 adamphetamine, Dec 16, 2011 Last edited: Dec 18, 2011 Edit post gone bad. Review of mine on iTunes tho. Great game. Dark NRG Well-Known Member Jun 10, 2009 821 0 0 Filmographer #19 Dark NRG, Dec 16, 2011 Merry fricken Xmas! Well hell just froze over! This gives me reason to get back involved in the forums again! hope youre doin well Albie!!!! Big Albie Well-Known Member Feb 12, 2009 5,305 67 0 Casual gamer/marketing dude San Francisco, California #20 Big Albie, Dec 16, 2011 As they say, I'm back for a limited time Hope you're doing well too Darkie! (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Ahhh, voice acted story and asynchronous multiplayer sound so appealing right now! This will probably end up being my most expensive week ever.
Just bought this - it's right up my alley. Going to give it a go once it finishes downloading. If it's anything like Uniwar it should be great.
Looking forward to diving into this if I can clear through some other stuff first. Custom mapbuilder is a much needed addition to turn based strategy genre. Is there the ability for users to share created maps or randomly download those of other users? If so amazing.
Yeah, at $4.99 for an iPhone-only game, I'm going to need some reviews or gameplay videos. Looks promising ... but AppShopper, for now.
@undeadcow: The game allows you to generate a sharable map code for any custom map you've built. Just give your friend the code or post it online and players can use that map when creating a game
Game looks interesting but $5 for a game we never heard of and don't know anything about? I don't mind paying $5 for a game, I just did buying GTA3, but this game is unproven. I'll either wait for a sale or have to see alot of good impressions and some vids and some promises of content updates and then maybe I'll buy it.
This looks pretty awesome to me. I am getting skittish about buying games anymore, however, as about 75% of the games I've bought in the last two weeks haven't even worked properly on my iPod Touch. Too much crashing and terrible performance, mostly thanks to iOS 5.
Game Impressions The iTunes store is full of turn-based strategy games, some that focus on content and playability, while others emphasize looks and design. Legion of the Damned fits nicely into the category of well-balanced, entertaining and just the right level of challenging gameplay. Ok, so there isnt a category like that, but Legion should appeal to those who want both brains and beauty in their gaming experience. Legion is based on a series of books by William C. Dietz about a world far off into the future. By the way, you can find his books in the iTunes store, and theyre worth a read. The Legion is a ragtag bunch of misfits, criminals and cyborgs that are the last line of defense for humanity against the Hudathans. The primary character is Angel Perez, a criminal sentenced to death who agrees to be resuscitated to fight as part of the Legion of the Damned. If the story doesnt get you interested in Legion, then the game itself should. With 3 difficulty levels to choose from (easy, normal and hard), Legion is a tactical game of warfare offering 2 primary modes: Campaign and Skirmish. Campaign is a 16-mission career mode that takes you through various challenging pre-built maps. Skirmish offers 10 prebuilt maps to choose from. In addition, there is an Online mode that allows for asynchronous play with up to 4 players. The objective of Legion is fairly typicalcapture more flags than your enemy within a certain number turns. Of course, the fun comes in dealing with dangerous snipers, stealthy soldiers and less than ideal field conditions. In Legion, youll face and also utilize a number of tactics from mine sweeping and shooting to spotting and indirect fire. Youll be forced to learn and use any and all of these skills to successfully complete campaigns. And theres plenty to learn. Of course, the devs provide a 10-stage tutorial covering Movement, Mine Sweeping, Shooting, Indirect Fire, Spotting, Cautious Move, and Guerilla Attacks. Also, an extensive Help section that covers: discusses rules of engagement battle units alliances field conditions such as fog of war offensive and defensive fire spot targets and stealth repair and health The tutorial and help sections are among the best, and I wish other games would include this level of content to help newcomers get started. One of the big selling points of Legion is the Map Builder where you can choose from different terrains to design your own battlefield. The straightforward interface allows you to choose from a variety of different terrains and environments. Through a few taps, you can build a custom map that can then be used in a multiplayer online game. Once created, a code is automatically generated that allows maps to be shared with others, which can then be used in Skirmish mode. I found the Map Builder extremely easy to use, simple enough for newbies and more than adequate for more experienced players. I do hope that the devs add other environments in future updates. Besides the online play, Legion has plenty of replay value that comes with the random map generator. You see a variety of randomly generated maps that should keep you busy. Each campaign begins with a story overview, playing and most importantly, the objective. Youll notice right away that the devs put a good deal of effort into the details that can be found from the hauntingly intense soundtrack and game music to the hand-drawn cut scenes that tell the story of the Legion. I know many like to play their own music, but youll want to leave the music on during gameplay. Combine this with the voiceovers and narration, and Legion really does a great gaming experience creating the right mood and ambience. The AI in Legion is well balanced, and I would suggest playing in Normal or Hard mode to get the right level of challenge especially if youre a familiar to turn-based strategy games. Enemies tend to be very proactive and in some cases overly aggressive which makes Legion worth its weight in gold. Its always a balancing act when it comes to AI, but the devs seem to have gotten this one right. Often, the HUD in a game can give the screen a cluttered feeling which hampers the gameplay. Not so in Legion. While nothing knew, the HUD in Legion is elegant in its utility. Action buttons appear in the bottom left corner while a flag scoreboard resides in the bottom middle of the screen. Moving around the screen is as simple as using your finger to scroll around the map. One odd element is the devs incorporated a magnifying glass slider down the right side of the screen which is used to zoom in and out. Out of habit, I tend to use my fingers to pinch in order to resize the screen so the magnifier glass feels a little unnatural at first. Once you complete maneuvering your forces, the Done button in the upper right corner will flash. You have the option of watching the enemy move its forces or you can tap the skip function to bypass. Another nice feature is the Replay function. After a mission ends, you can watch a replay of the entire mission which works well. What would be helpful is the inclusion of a fast forward button because as of right now, you either watch the replay at a slightly amped up normal speed or skip entirely. One of the shortcomings is that Legion isnt a universal app which means youll need to 2x your iPad screen. Even so, the graphics and animation look more than adequate on my iPad with no signs of stutter or lag. The devs have promised universal iPad support and retina display in a future update which will only make Legion that much better. Overall, Legion of the Damned is a well-designed, well thought out turn-based game. With a compelling storyline and soundtrack, the game provides an entertaining yet mentally challenging game with plenty of replay value. Albie Meter: 4.5 Stars (solid TBS with an engaging storyline; easy to use Map Builder along with the ability to share with others; replay value with random map generator; elegant interface and great soundtrack)
Nice review! I just want to add, I played this both on iPod Touch 2G and on iPad 2 during the past weeks and experienced absolutely no problems whatever. As my list of 2G incompatible games grows fast nowadays, this was overall a welcome change from the disappointments and buggy purchases I had in past months. It's easy to learn and you can almost immediately start to play, after you selected the race and equipment (focused on defense, exploration or attack). I normally shy away from turn-based games, where at the start of each mission I have to select meticulously weapons and stuff for each team member (e.g. Hunters or X-Com). Not in 'Legion'. And multiplayer is a blast. Best turn-based SciFi game I've played since the (buggy!) X-Com fifteen years ago; just left a five star review in the german appstore.
Thanks for chiming in everyone. Good in-depth impressions. The universal update is in development and you can rest assured that we'll be working on it through the holidays to get it out quickly!
Awesome, Universal update for free. For awhile there, I feared you guys will go the separate dreaded HD version.
i truly love the books, but strategy for me has to be nicely polished lately ...gone are the days of spending 16 hours straight at a pixelated screen with coffee breath playin x-com...guess what im sayin is can someone upload A video?I love the black and white comic screenie but i would like to see the action/battle motion ...
Merry fricken Xmas! Well hell just froze over! This gives me reason to get back involved in the forums again! hope youre doin well Albie!!!!
