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{{Infobox VG |title = Legends of Might and Magic |image = Legends of Might and Magic.jpg |developer = [[New World Computing]] |publisher = [[The 3DO Company|3DO]] |designer = [[Jon Van Caneghem]] |engine = [[Lithtech]] 2.0 |version = |released = June 20, 2001 (North America) |genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[First-person shooter]] |modes = [[Multiplayer game|Multiplayer]] |ratings = [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: Teen |platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]] |media = [[Compact disc]] |requirements = Windows 95/98/ME, 400MHz Pentium, 64 MB RAM, 400 MB Hard Disk Space, 4X CD-ROM, 16-Bit Sound Card, DirectX 7.0a+, Mouse, Keyboard. |input = Mouse, [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]] |preceded by = |followed by = }} '''''Legends of Might and Magic''''' is a [[first-person shooter]] [[video game]] developed by [[Jon Van Caneghem]] through [[New World Computing]] and published by [[the 3DO Company]] in 2001. As a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of the ''[[Might and Magic]]'' franchise, ''Legends'' has a [[fantasy]] theme. Reviews likened the game to a medieval ''[[Counter-Strike]]'', but criticized it for being a mediocre clone. == Gameplay == Gameplay in ''Legends'' is almost entirely online. An offline practice mode exists, but the game does not provide [[computer game bot|bots]] to simulate actual gameplay conditions. Players pick a server, and then choose from 6 classes of either the evil team or the good team. The evil team consists of the Heretic, Archer and Warrior, and the good team of the Paladin, Druid and Sorceress. The players then enter a map. Each map exhibits one of four game types: *'''Sword in the Stone''': Each team must attempt to gain control of the sword and reach the exit. It is essentially a variation of one-flag [[Capture the flag|CTF]]. *'''Rescue the Princess''': The good team must try to save a princess who is guarded by the evil team. This mode is similar to the hostage rescue mode in ''Counter-Strike''. *'''Warlord Escape''': A player assumes the role of the warlord, who must be escorted by the others to safety. This is nearly identical to the VIP missions in ''Counter-Strike''. *'''Slay the Dragon''': Both teams battle in a map containing a fire-breathing dragon. The team that kills the dragon wins the match. In addition to the opposing team, hostile [[Legendary creature|creatures]] may be present for players to fight (the host of each game decides whether or not there will be monsters). By killing monsters and opening treasure chests found on the map, and also by winning rounds, players earn gold with which to buy equipment. Players lose these items when they die or at the end of a match, whichever comes first. This was another flaw attributed to the game; as players lose everything once matches end and start with only basic gear at the start of each new one, there was no long-term reward and no way for more experienced players to gauge their skill against the less experienced. ==History== ''Legends of Might and Magic'' was announced at the 2000 [[E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo)|E3]] by 3DO as the first ''Might and Magic'' game designed for online play.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/077/077816p1.html|title=Legends Of Might And Magic To Show At E3|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> At the time, it was intended to be an Action/RPG that focused on co-operative multiplayer. With up to six players able to join up, the game was not as extensive as [[MMORPG]]s of the time, but it also included 16-player deathmatch, a random adventure generator, and a player vs. monster arena.<ref name=IGNBigpreview>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/134/134377p1.html#gametypes|title=E3 2000 Update|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> The game would allow characters to choose one of six classes with differing proficiencies in might and magic before embarking on a quest to collect four artifacts from four worlds to defeat the deranged advisor to the king before he can alter history.<ref name=IGNBigpreview/> The assignments given to the players would depend on their level and how far they had progressed. By the beginning of 2001, however, the game had abandoned the Action/RPG elements and had become a deathmatch game, with six proposed gameplay modes, 25 maps from ''Might and Magic'' history, and the ability for weapons, skills, abilities, and equipment to carry over between games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/089/089885p1.html|title=New Info and Screens of Legends of Might and Magic|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> The move was defended by Executive Producer Jeffrey Blattner, who said: <blockquote>"We got to a certain checkpoint some time ago and examined what we had. One thing we pride ourselves on at New World is the gameplay, and we just didn't feel like we would be able to deliver a fun experience for people with what we had at the time, so at that point a decision was made to not proceed in the original direction, and instead we decided to make a different type of game," explains Executive Producer Jeffrey Blattner. "The Might and Magic series is already so varied in terms of gameplay anyway. We have the Heroes strategy series and the tried and true Might and Magic RPG series, and everyone was really interested in branching out into an action style game, so that's how we found ourselves here. The original goal of Legends was to deliver the first online Might and Magic game, and we're still going to do that."<ref name=IGNBigpreview/></blockquote> A demo for the game was released on April 18, 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/093/093590p1.html|title=Legends of Might and Magic Demo|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> On June 8 it went gold.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/095/095656p1.html|title=Legends of Might & Magic Goes Gold|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> The first patch (Version 1.1) came out on July 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/096/096773p1.html|title=Legends of Might and Magic Patched|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> == Reception == <div style="font-size: 90%;float:right;border-left:1em solid white"> {| class="wikitable" |+'''Review scores''' !Publication !Score !Comments |- |<center>[[Gamespy]] |<center>69 out of 100<ref name="GamespyReview">{{cite web|url=http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/june01/lomm/|title=Legends of Might and Magic|publisher=[[Gamespy]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> |the game's shortcomings are many |- |<center>[[IGN]] |<center>5.5 out of 10<ref name="IGNReview">{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/164/164377p1.html|title=Legends of Might and Magic Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> |Mediocre |- |<center>[[Gamespot]] |<center>5.7 out of 10<ref name="GamespotReview">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/legendsofmightandmagic/review.html?mode=gsreview|title=Legends of Might and Magic for PC Review|publisher=[[Gamespot]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> |Mediocre |- |<center>[[Game Rankings]] |<center>57%<ref name=Gamerankings>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/913832.asp|title=Legends of Might and Magic Reviews|publisher=[[Game Rankings]]|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> |Based on 15 media outlets |} </div> ''Legends of Might and Magic'' was likened to a fantasy version of ''Counter-Strike'' by most reviewers. In its review of the game, [[IGN]] said that ''Legends'' "pretty much blatantly rips off Counter-Strike." <ref name="IGNReview"/> IGN also criticized the game for its lack of strategy, lack of differences between classes, and unbalanced weapons.<ref name="IGNReview"/> GameSpy criticized the game for its poor implementation of single-player gameplay and lack of a map editor. The LithTech-based graphics were praised, however, and the game was said to have potential to grow.<ref name="GamespyReview"/> Gamespot criticized the game for its uninspired similarities to ''Counter-Strike'', saying "If mediocrity and complacency were crimes, Legends of Might and Magic would get tossed in the dungeon." <ref name="GamespotReview"/> A compilation of reviews on Game Rankings showed the game had an average score of 57% based on 15 reviews.<ref name=Gamerankings/> ==References== {{refs}} == External links == *[http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/june01/lomm/ Review] at [[GameSpy]] *[http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/games/pc/action/legends_of_might_and_magic.htm Review] at Game Revolution *{{moby game|id=/legends-of-might-and-magic}} {{Might and Magic series}} [[Category:2001 video games]] [[Category:The 3DO Company games]] [[Category:New World Computing games]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:Might and Magic]] [[Category:Video game spin-offs]] [[Category:Lithtech engine games]] [[nl:Legends of Might and Magic]] [[pl:Legends of Might and Magic]]
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