Legacy of the Ancients

aka: LoA, LotA

[ All ] [ Apple II ] [ Commodore 64 ] [ DOS ]

Critic Reviews 71% add missing review

Dieses Rollenspiel hat gute Chancen, neben gestandenen Programmen wie The Bard's Tale und Ultima ein echter Klassiker zu werden. Selten hat man ein Rollenspiel mit so beeindruckender Grafik, guter Benutzerführung und mitreißenden Soundeffekten erlebt.

1986 · Commodore 64 · read review

Commodore User (8 out of 10)

They key to Legacy's success is that so much thought has gone into every part of the game. it is full of surprises. The whole thing works together really well.

Oct 1987 · Commodore 64 · read review

The Games Machine (UK) (73 out of 100)

Certainly an RPG beginner would benefit from Legacy of the Ancients and the more experienced (and frugal) can still find a few hours of fun in the novel scenario.

Jul 1989 · DOS · read review

ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) (8.5 out of 12)

LEGACY OF THE ANCIENTS ist ein überaus komplexes Spiel, bei dem weniger auf eine überwältigende Grafik Wert gelegt wurde, denn auf einen komplexen Handlungsablauf. Die gut durchdachte, ausgeklügelte Story zu entwirren, wird vom Spieler viel Geduld und, vor allem, einige Kombinationsgabe erfordern - und das ist es, was ein gutes Adventure auszeichnet! Es gibt viel zu tun bei LEGACY OF THE ANCIENTS - packen wir es an!

Sep 1987 · Apple II · read review

ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) (8.5 out of 12)

Sep 1987 · Commodore 64 · read review

Zzap! (61 out of 100)

Looks great at first, but doesn't live up to initial expectations. It's still worth a look, though.

Nov 1987 · Commodore 64 · read review

Joker Verlag präsentiert: Sonderheft (56 out of 100)

Gekämpft wird nach dem simplen Mann-gegen-Monster-Schema, und zum Zaubern stehen nur Ex-und-Hopp-Sprüche zur Verfügung – daß die Angelegenheit trotzdem erstaunlich viel Spaß macht, liegt an der liebevollen Ausgestaltung des Games (z.B. gibt’s in den Städten nicht nur die üblichen Shops, sondern auch Spielhöllen, Geldverleiher und Schießstände). Grafik und Sound sind nicht mehr ganz zeitgemäß, bieten aber viele stimmungsvolle Details, wie etwa schauerlich schmatzende Geräusche beim Waten durch den Sumpf.
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1992 · Commodore 64 · read review

Computer Gaming World (CGW) N/A

Bottom line: Legacy is a moderate RPGstyle game, with some interesting touches; suitable for beginner and intermediate-level play.

Jan 1988 · Apple II

Computer Gaming World (CGW) N/A

Bottom line: Legacy is a moderate RPGstyle game, with some interesting touches; suitable for beginner and intermediate-level play.

Jan 1988 · Commodore 64

Player Reviews

Need another addiction?
by Kees Cook (32)

The Good
I first discovered Legacy of the Ancients on the C64. We were sucked into the world of fantasy so fast it made our heads spin. After a month of daily play, we completed all the quests, and saved the world. It was very satisfying, and I vowed to never play it again, for fear of losing another month of my life. I did such a good job forgetting this game, that I rediscovered it on the Apple II. And again, another month of my life gone, mapping dungeons, casting spells, and collecting quests. When it became available for DOS, I knew I had to get it again. And I was hooked all over again.

The Bad
Mapping the dungeons can become very tedious, but without it, your character is dead. It was easy to die anywhere in the game if you were careless, but that made it more realistic. With careful play, there was no fear of death.

The Bottom Line
This is a very addictive game for anyone interested in RPG-style adventure games. I recommend it if you have a month of your life to spare. :)

Jun 5th, 2001 · DOS

Plus 21 player ratings without reviews

Contributors to this Entry

Critic reviews added by Patrick Bregger, Tim Janssen, Trypticon.