Arslan: The Warriors of Legend (for PC) - Review 2022

Of all the places Dynasty Warriors could go, pseudo-fantastic Persia is not one I would have considered. But Arslan: The Warriors of Legend ($59.99) takes the franchise's absurd, large-scale action warfare, gives it stylistic anime flourish, and does exactly that. Arslan is standard Dynasty Warriors fare: It features more than a dozen characters with over-the-acme attacks who slap effectually hundreds of brain-dead mooks across a multifariousness of themed maps. Simply the Persian architecture, high level of detail, and the politically charged story that's ripped straight from the anime serial give Arslan: The Warriors of Legend enough substance to exist worth your consideration.

The Life of a Parsian
Arslan: The Warriors of Fable weaves several major plot threads into its narrative. The Persian-inspired kingdom of Pars has come nether assault by the Byzantine/Roman-inspired Empire of Lusitania, igniting a fierce military disharmonize. Pars is a slave-owning nation, while Lusitania is securely religious and monotheistic, which also fuels the war. Likewise, the legitimacy of the Parsian throne is under question, because of Prince Arslan'southward questionable background and the exiled king Andragoras'due south treacherous rise to power. All of these elements are spun together to create a surprisingly satisfying and engaging story.

The combat scenarios are also fairly well paced. Despite the calibration of the maps and the size of the enemy forces, most gainsay missions can be completed in roughly 10 minutes. Gameplay and story scenes transition rapidly and smoothly, so neither feels like it drags on. Smaller-scale missions are also brindled in betwixt larger ones. For example, ane brusque mission sees the wandering bard, Gieve, escorting the queen away from the palace through the sewer organization. Some other has an archer, Elam, sabotaging weapon kiosks in the city at night. These missions take a few minutes to complete, and the modify of pacing is enough to make Arslan feel more than varied and enjoyable.

It is very important to notation that, as good as the plot is, the game's story is incomplete. Arslan: The Warriors of Fable follows only the outset season of the anime, as the second flavour has not aired yet. Naturally, there are many plot threads that remain unresolved past the terminate of the first flavour, and these carry over into the game. So, go on in mind that you won't get much closure past the time you reach the end of the story campaign.

Arslan: The Warriors of Legend (for PC)