Thinking of an RTS for 360? Want something with depth? Then read this review of Star Trek Legacy. You may be surprised!!
Now, as a trekkie I have been looking forward to this game. Star Trek has had a lot of bad stick, and I thought that this could redeem it. Now this is not a BAD game. But it has some pretty big problems for 40 – 50 quid.
Problems
• The camera is awkward. It can be gotten used to, but if you’re a ‘casual’ gamer then you might get a bit frustrated.
• No in game mission save. Most of the missions wouldn’t actually require it, but there are some that really really do. It’s very frustrating having spent a good 50 minutes setting up, only to be destroyed at the last stage and having to start from scratch.
• Planets. Firstly, they are completely out of scale. If that wasn’t bad enough, your ship just bounces off it if you hit it. What would have been nice here is planet gravity – disable your opponents engines and tractor beam them into a planets gravity. Then watch them slowly fall to their doom…. • Nebulas. Most of them really don’t hide you, and are just a disadvantage. Again, if the designers had thought they could have made them so you can’t see through them, or get a lock on a ship inside one. This would add an extra tactical element.
• The Borg. I’m sorry, but they really suck. It’s impossible to control them without the 2D map, and they can’t adapt. So you basically sit there being pummelled. Not fun.
However, the game is not without merit. The ships are really well done, and despite what Gamespot have said most of the explosions look quite nice.
Another redeeming feature is Xbox Live. Matches are great fun and it leaves the possibility open for new ships, maps and maybe a patch or two.
The story is also very absorbing, and how the era's are linked is well done, giving another reason why you should own Legacy.
So my final word is this. Trekkie? Definitely buy this. Hardcore? Give it a look. Casual? Think twice on it. 50 quid? No. Any more than 40 and it isn’t worth it.
So does it redeem Star Trek? In some ways yes, in some ways no.
I hope this review helps you.
JMizzle