Different characters can add dice to different events depending on the situation, but there’s no way of telling ahead of time which events you could encounter. Another example is how random events work. The lack of meaningful decisions really brings the game down to a level it may have been able to otherwise surpass. The random events can feel especially random in Legends of Kingdom Rush. These combinations become obvious fairly quickly, and while you could always play with a less optimal party, it doesn’t change how the gameplay loop is designed. Some characters not only synergize well together but are also suited to different adventures.
But it further cements the fact that there are clearly superior choices for solving the combat puzzle. This lends some characters natural synergy with each other, which would normally be a good thing. Some abilities have extra epic effects when used against enemies that are stunned or immobilized.
This is especially true when you factor in the Epic system. The lack of tactical choices and simplistic static enemies make each combat feel like a puzzle rather than a battle. You don’t equip them with gear, or choose their stats, just their abilities, and they only go to level three. They only have a handful of abilities, and their progression is linear. While every character is unique, your options with each of them are pretty limited. Every level you choose between a couple of abilities for each character. You won’t encounter it every run, but when you do it will always have those exact enemies, in the same arena, in the same positions, and with the same environmental hazards. For example, there might be an encounter that has a troll, two orcs, and two goblins. In fact, even though the encounters are technically random, the way they are set up is pretty static. However, despite the variety of party setups, the combat ends up feeling pretty dry and mindless once you get the basics down. You have to chip away at armored enemies before you can get to that squishy HP underneath, but magic and effects like poison bypass it altogether, and the same applies to you. The straightforward combat works well with each character receiving two actions. The thing is, Legends of Kingdom Rush is neatly laid out with all of its pieces in the right places to be a solid tactics game, but it’s constantly hamstrung by its own simplicity. 18 Characters to choose from, 15 of which must be unlocked. You put together a team of three heroes from a roster of 18 unlockable characters, and each one has its own powers and role in the party. One Adventure might have you fighting heavily armored Orcs while another pits you against crazed cultists.Įach adventure is relatively short and ends with clever boss fights that are a lot of fun the first time but get repetitive on multiple playthroughs. Legends of Kingdom Rush features several different adventures that differ in both theme and tactics, which is nice. In true rogue-lite fashion, each run is self-contained. A lack of meaningful decision points in a tactical rogue-lite makes for an experience that constantly feels like it’s missing something and unfortunately, that’s where Legends of Kingdom Rush lands. However, its simplicity also translates to shallowness. The user interface is mobile-oriented, even on PC, and features helpful tooltips that keep you informed. It’s very easy to learn and play with little overhead. One of the biggest advantages Legends of Kingdom Rush has is its simplicity. You can find a video version of this review on my Y ouTube Channel Events may require some dice rolls, while battles have you directing your party in turn-based combat. You piece together a team of heroes and move through randomly generated adventure maps. Legends of Kingdom Rush is a pretty simple tactical rogue-lite.
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