Happily Old-Skool Turn-Based Shooter
Starting Urban Legend is a bit like firing up an old friend, at least for those of us who doted on turn-based strategy games like Jagged Alliance. I'm back in the old paradigm, taking advantage of cover, waiting testily while the enemy moves, and wincing when one of my expensive mercs dies. Can't think of a better way to kill an evening, really; UL certainly hits the right notes, and it's nice, too, that the story is somewhat humorous in nature (if appropriately bloodthirsty).
The controls are smooth and easily learned, the obvious pitfalls of games like this (dull mission design and poor pathfinding algorithms) are avoided, and if the AI isn't that smart, that fits into the game's fantasy well enough--your men are supposed to be something of an elite, after all.
Innovative? No--but a nicely polished effort in a favorite genre that major publishers don't publish any more. Nice.
The developer says:
Urban Legend is an isometric turn-based squad-based strategy game.
Action takes place in 2127. The future of humanity is not bright (and we all know it). Do you dare to reveal the shocking mystery of the 22nd century? Do you, punk?
Other words to describe Urban Legend are:
- futuristic
- dark and ironic
- cynical
- old-school
- shocking
- postmodern
- casual-friendly
Features
- Turn-based strategy combat
- Guileful and deadly dangerous AI
- Genuine pixel handmade graphics
- Thrilling storyline based on some conspiracy theories and actual facts
- Mercenaries for hire and wide choice of futuristic weaponry
- Cyberchips implants to improve your soldiers
- Different types of terrain including abandoned city districts and secret laboratories
Reviews
"I for one have spent over 30 hours with the beast and have yet to beat it or at least get bored. You see, Urban Legend might not be the most innovative indy game ever developed, but it's a brilliantly polished, immensely playable and very fair experience, that does make sure you'll only loose when you make an obvious -even if tiny- mistake."
-- Gnome's Lair
"Ah, now here is a game crafted with love.... I strongly recommend trying this game out if you're a fan of the genre - money well spent." Rated 7.7 out of 10.
-- Game Tunnel
"There's atmosphere, humour and quite a range of guns, chips and oddments, certainly enough to keep you entertained for some time. An excellent "starter" turn-based strategy game for the casual gamer with the urge for something a bit meatier."
-- Bytten