PSP: [Review] UNTOLD LEGENDS:Brotherhood Of The Blade

[nina.gardener]

Published by: Sony Online Entertainment
Developed by: Sony Online Entertainment
Release Date: March 24, 2005
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB Rating: T for Fantasy Violence
Local Play: 4 Versus / 4 Co-Op
Exclusively on PlayStation Portable
MSRP: $29.99

IGN SAYS:
Journey to a world beyond the realms of imagination and engage in battles to save Aven, a timeless city of safe haven and the last remaining stronghold of Good in a world of Evil. As a dark threat looms and a gathering of unknown forces grows stronger, heroes have been called and the Brotherhood of the Blade has been formed. It is up to you and your chosen brothers to unravel the mysteries of this looming peril. Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade offers on-the-go action-RPG combat, intense multiplayer battles and a completely original adventure for you to uncover.

General Features

• Action RPG: Wield your blade and cast powerful spells in this action-packed, hack 'n slash RPG exclusively for the PSP handheld system.
• Epic Adventure: Create a unique hero and set out into the wilds of Unataca to battle powerful creatures, save your city of Aven from imminent extinction and unravel the mysteries of a looming peril.
• Wireless Multiplayer Gameplay: A wireless multiplayer mode features gameplay through the PSP handheld system's wireless feature. Connect directly with multiple PSP handheld systems for the ultimate in hack 'n slash action with no wires!
• Four Playable Character Classes: Select from four unique character classes including an ancient order of valiant Knights, a foundation of brilliant Alchemists, an order of noble Druids, and a race of feral hunters known as the Berserkers. Each character class has unique fighting abilities or magical spells.
• Beautiful 3D Environments: Battle through more than 100 diverse levels that come alive with brilliant 3D graphics, stunning lighting, dynamic visual effects and highly-detailed player characters and monsters.
• Organic Game Experience: Play in randomly generated environments and fight against unique monsters for a different experience every time you play.
• Items and Artifacts: Collect hundreds of items, usable gear and rare magical artifacts to aid in your battles.
• Character Customization: Modify your hero for a completely customized look and ability set.
• Hordes of Monsters: Battle over 150 types of monsters with 50 unique models and textures.
• Challenging Boss Monster Battles: Engage in strategic combat with humongous bosses, each with their own distinctive combat techniques.

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STORY: 6/10
"everything is lovely in the town...then something threatens that loveliness and guess who's gotta save the day..."

baldur's gate much?

It's been done before. But somehow we keep buyin' into it.




GRAPHICS: 7.5/10
The graphics are pretty good for PSP. There is another UNTOLD LEGENDS ([Only registered users can see links. ]) which looks equally good, but with a few new additions (I'm lookin' forward to tryin 'it out)

Animations are pretty smooth. Damage pops up showing how much damage you've done to a monster. Dungeons are very open. Layout of environments is excellent! You can "zoom in" to a nearly over shoulder perspective or back away to a near birds eye view. You can rotate the camera 360*

Good solid graphics! (especially when a monster dies!)

AUDIO: 8/10
the ONLY downfall is severe lack of voice acting. There is no voice acting. There is GREAT special effects as you walk through environments and 'hack/slash' your way through things. WARRIORS CODE apparently has voice acting and slightly improved game play and graphics (yet to confirm this).

GREAT audio, but they need voice acting.


GAME PLAY: 9.5/10
If you've played baldur's gate, you know what to expect.

Buttons are VERY easy. Game play is very easy (and fun!) easy to equip items and play away!

MULTI-PLAYER is beyond excellent! up to 4 characters, you each see your own screen only. Absolute freedom! Extremely fun to play!!

[xenochrophis]

Agreed. Great gameplay. If you like this then you definitely have to buy warriors code,it's ever better