Universal Block Legend (by Alvin Phu)

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  1. oooooomonkey

    oooooomonkey Well-Known Member

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    This isn't frantic twitch stuff? The enemy only attack after you make a certain amount of moves? There's little circles in the bottom right corner under the enemy showing you when they will attack, so you have plenty of time to pick and choose your matches. :D
     
  2. TheFrost

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    Oh then is just the black bars, but that is really minor thing... Always wanted this one since it looks amazing. Thanks, another buy this week... my wallet doesn't like it that much though...
     
  3. PBSNellie

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    I have an iPad air, not a mini… for dev info.
     
  4. Nekku

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    Bought it. It's a nice little gem. As already mentioned it doesn't fit on my iPad but plays good on my iPhone though I prefer to play games on a bigger screen so I hope it gets fixed asap. And ye, the second boss shred me into pieces...I thought I were good...seems like I'm not :/
     
  5. slewis7

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    Thanks to someone pointing out that the battles are turned-based, I am enjoying this one even more.
     
  6. putermcgee

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    I'm just getting into this game (though, I had played a bit of it ages ago), and it seems fun. I do wish something more than the stars carried over after death because it already feels like they'll be hard to come by, and I don't want to waste them on buffs. Maybe that will change when I play more.

    One thing to note for the devs if they're reading this thread: the game crashes consistently if I tap the level icon before heading out on a quest.
     
  7. Card

    Card Well-Known Member

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    Anyone have an idea on long the game is? Hour wise to complete?
     
  8. Ayjona

    Ayjona Well-Known Member

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    Game Impressions

    Combat in Block Legend is not in real time, and not even remotely twitchy. Only the walking portions relies on any kind of reflexes, wits or quick decision making.

    Considering the actual puzzle elements are really, really simple, I think I would have enjoyed the game more if battles were enitrely realtime-based, and really fast-paced, with enemies (particularly stronger opponents) attacking at a rapid pace, forcing split-second puzzling decisions.

    Puzzle Quest it ain't. But for those who play it for hero unlocks, progression, super-casual puzzling and/or the presentational values, it is an excellent little product.
     
  9. Vovin

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    #89 Vovin, Mar 7, 2014
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    Omg, bloody fantastic game. The trailer is pure genius and sold me. I already love the game after one little run.
     
  10. awp69

    awp69 Well-Known Member

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    This would the only thing I'd change as well. I'm early in the game so imagine battles get tougher. But the puzzle component is a bit on the easy side with not much tension. About the worse thing that can happen is running into situations where there is little to match on the board. You have all the time in the world to find them, but it is more a matter of luck over skill given that fact.

    Still love the game. Adding some sort of timed element to give more challenge would be a worthwhile addition. Maybe a "hardcore" mode for people that want it.
     
  11. PeteOzzy

    PeteOzzy Well-Known Member

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    I won't spoil who the characters are and what they look like but I bought the hero at the very bottom of the list as my first unlock and I don't think I'll ever play as anyone else, they're incredible useful and just look downright badass. Their stats are:

    Strength: 6
    Vitality: 3
    Agility: 1
    Intelligence 2
    Skill: Extra shields for every shield block matched

    As for comparisons to Puzzle Quest, I more meant that it has that turn-based tough decision making of matching skulls/swords or trying to raise your defense/health. I realise the comparison isn't perfect but people tend to prefer similarities to be given to something they know, but yeah you're right :)

    I can see why people are thinking that it's not turn-based though - it's unusual to have a game adopt both gameplay types at the same time and I have to admit it threw me at first. Sometimes I end up missing Walk Mode as well as the slower battles cause me to relax a little and I forget I'm limited in time.
     
  12. oooooomonkey

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    I bought the one about five down that looked like a space ship and here's its stats, there's pretty cool.
     

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  13. Xexist

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    Possible TOTY contender?
     
  14. RichRuzz

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    I love this so much! I can't add spoiler tags from my phone or I'd show the few I've gotten which are hillarious.
     
  15. uFinKnow

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    Has anybody heard anything from the Dev about the aspect ratio on the IPad AIR & Mini? Other than that this release is a 5 star no doubt. If anyone has any info on this issue Pm me or leave a response. Thanks in advance.
     
  16. Tsothoga

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    Broken quests?

    Anyone notice that only some of the quests appear to work?

    I've finished several quests successfully, but now I'm stuck on 3 quests that don't seem to be activating properly: reach Combo 3, which I hit repeatedly, break 100 tiles, which I imagine I've hit, and discover 5 types of items (this I'm not sure of). Is there any way to reset or replace non-working quests?

    Also, has anyone found any equipment? I've seen plenty of one-shot items come and go, but I've never seen an equippable item. Am I missing something?
     
  17. undeadcow

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    Yeah. Block Legend is turn based, editing my earlier post to clarify. The walking segments are "real time" since there's no enemy so I think I just kept frantically tapping through the battles.
     
  18. Vovin

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    #99 Vovin, Mar 7, 2014
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    Somebody invited the devs? I'll message them and lure them to this thread.


    *3 minutes later...*

    Done.
     
  19. Nekku

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    Thanks for the "suggestion". I just bought them and they are indeed awesome. Completed almost 4 stages on my first single run with them but couldn't defeat the 4th boss, heh.
    I also got many achievements done in this run so I have a good amount of starblocks now. Hmm, maybe I'll try the spaceship now :D
     

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