Legrand Legacy Demo

Every now and again someone dares to come up with something original in the world of video games, something that doesn’t rely on zombies, WW II or orcs to tell a story. New ideas can always attract a big crowd, and they can make a good impression even if the mechanics are not very refined. Thus, it usually pays off to go the extra mile in order to share your imagination with the world.

Legrand Legacy is a tactical JRPG that presents you with a new world full of interesting creatures and conflicts, in which you have to survive in order to complete your quest. In short, the game is an homage to the old JRPG classics, except that it features better graphics and different mechanics when it comes to combat and how your characters deal with enemy attacks.

To begin with, the world is split by civil war and an upcoming invasion of evil creatures from another world, so things are certainly bleak. Moreover, there are multiple races disputing their dominance, including humans and bipedal lions with imposing physiques. You play the role of a human by the name of Finn, who begins as a slave, yet it turns out that he possesses some unique powers.

One of the most interesting things about the game is the combat system, because it allows you to approach each battle in a variety of ways. Thus, it begins in the usual turn-based mode, but once you decide to launch an attack or you prepare to defend against one, the game switches to a quick-time event mode. In essence, you have to press the right key at the right time in order for the attack or deflection to be successful.

Another great thing about the game is the attention to detail when it comes to the cutscenes. They are all pre-rendered in 3D, and they actually look very nice. As for the in-game graphics, the 2.5D may look slightly outdated, but the artwork is very pleasant and original. The soundtrack goes very well with the atmosphere, making the experience that much more immersive.

In the end, Legrand Legacy is an admirable effort, especially when you consider the small development team behind it. Thus, it certainly deserves a try from every JRPG fan out there, and you can also contribute to the development process by participating in the game’s Kickstarter project.