Dark Legions (DOS)

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Description

SSI's Dark Legions is a strategy/action game similar to Archon and its remake Archon Ultra.

An action/strategy game, in Dark Legions you will pitch your forces against that of a computer or human foe in a game board. When two pieces collide, they will be transfered to another board on which they will fight for survival. In the beginning of the game you will buy your forces with a predefined number of credits, and be able to purchase any of the 16 characters along with various kinds of traps and even rings to upgrade your creatures.

In Dark Legions, the balance of power in the dark realm of Tahr Carog is broken. One of the two twin power orbs is lost, and the realm is in chaos. As the holder of one of the orbs, you must combat your opponent - the holder of the second power orb - until one of you loses his orb, and the other prevails. The holder of the two orbs will be granted immense power and immortality, so make sure you select and utilize your forces wisely.

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Part of the Following Groups

• Fantasy Creatures: Orcs
• Fantasy Creatures: Trolls
• Sound engine: AIL/Miles Sound System

User Reviews

A near-perfect game, and one of my all-time favorites.	Tomer Gabel (4634)
The ultimate combination of strategy, tactics, and fast reflexes.	Mickey Gabel (379)
Simple chess-like fun with an RPG flavor.	Paul Kostrzewa (15)

Critic Reviews

White Wolf Magazine	Dec, 1994	5 out of 5	100
PC Gamer	Jul, 1994	90 out of 100	90
PC Joker	Aug, 1994	83 out of 100	83
The Good Old Days (Staff Reviews only)	May 23, 2009	5 out of 6	83
Joystick (French)	Oct, 1994	80 out of 100	80
PC Games (Germany)	Sep, 1994	78 out of 100	78
Play Time	Sep, 1994	69 out of 100	69
Power Play	Aug, 1994	60 out of 100	60
Score	Oct, 1994	60 out of 100	60
PC Loisirs	Sep, 1994	Unscored	Unscored

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Trivia

Influence

According to the manual, some of the artists who worked on the game also work as artists in Heavy Metal, and animated series such as Beetlejuice.

Awards

• Computer Gaming World
  • November 1996 (15th anniversary issue) – #6 Top Sleeper Of All Time