Warriors of Legend

Warriors of Legend is an action-oriented fantasy adventure that throws the player into a world of combat, exploration, and heroic trouble. Released in 1993, it offers the familiar ingredients of sword-and-sorcery games: enemies to defeat, dangerous locations to explore, weapons to wield, and enough fantasy peril to make staying in bed seem like a perfectly reasonable alternative. The game emphasizes direct control and combat rather than complicated strategic systems, making it relatively easy to pick up while still requiring attention once the enemies become more aggressive. Its presentation has the unmistakable flavor of early-1990s PC fantasy, with simple graphics carrying a larger atmosphere than the technology might suggest. There is an enjoyable old-school roughness to the experience, as if the game expects you to figure things out without holding your hand. If you like vintage fantasy adventures where heroes solve problems primarily with swords, Warriors of Legend offers a suitably uncomplicated quest.