Sword Coast Legends
Jul 19, 2016 10 years ago
Set in the lush and vibrant world of the Forgotten Realms, Sword Coast Legends offers an all-new way to enjoy the time-tested magic of playing Dungeons & Dragons as a shared storytelling experience. With a deep narrative developed by a team of long-time industry veterans and a partnership with Wizards of the Coast, the single player campaign of Sword Coast Legends brings the world of Faerûn home like never before. Sword Coast Legends also brings the roleplaying dynamic between players and Dungeon Masters to life with DM Mode, a first-of-its-kind real-time experience in which Dungeon Masters guide players through unique customizable adventures. In DM Mode, the Dungeon Master engages players and empowers them to have fun in a way that suits the party best while creating a tailored, non-adversarial 4 with 1 experience that any RPG or pen-and-paper fan will enjoy. As of 25 July 2018, multiplayer servers for the game were taken offline and all stored player data deleted. Players owning the game on Steam will still have access to any offline content including the single player campaign.
What it’s like
Sword Coast Legends attempts to bridge the gap between traditional pen-and-paper Dungeons & Dragons and video game mechanics through a real-time isometric combat system. The experience is defined by its unique 'DM Mode,' which allows one player to act as a Dungeon Master, dynamically controlling enemies and events for up to four others in real-time. While this co-op structure offers a novel social dynamic reminiscent of tabletop sessions, the standalone single-player campaign is often criticized for feeling like a generic dungeon crawler rather than a true RPG narrative. The writing and character development are serviceable but lack the depth expected from the Forgotten Realms setting. Combat is fast-paced and accessible, prioritizing action over the tactical pause-and-play typical of classic CRPGs. Ultimately, the game feels like a competent but unremarkable adaptation that struggles to justify its existence alongside more robust titles in the genre.
Strong in CombatGameplay / Mechanics
Keep in mind The single-player campaign lacks narrative depth and feels generic compared to dedicated CRPGs. · Multiplayer servers are permanently offline, rendering the unique DM Mode feature inaccessible.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from pcgamer.com, metacritic.com, ign.com, gamingtrend.com, slantmagazine.com, gamesbeat.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 20, 201511 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 20, 201511 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 19, 201610 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 19, 201610 years ago |
