Evoland Legendary Edition Reviews

it's alright

4/5 star

This is not a very good game The ideas behind it are really good and it's competently made when it comes to certain graphical styles but if I could be absolutely blunt it kind of takes the worst of all of the classic JRPGS that you grew up playing and almost idle them Like you start the game on with that the ability to say and if you die you have to start the game over again then when you do unlock the ability to save each time you die rather than loading your last save like a normal game should instead forces you to go to the title screen and then load your save. One of the worst things about it is the story seems almost like a joke It references other games in a very matrix 4 kind of way and I don't know how else to explain

Evoland Legendary Edition is an absolute gem that every RPG and gaming history fan should experience. It’s a charming, clever, and nostalgic journey through the evolution of video games – from pixelated beginnings to modern 3D styles – all wrapped in a fun, light-hearted adventure. This edition bundles Evoland 1 and 2, making it the definitive way to enjoy this unique concept. ✅ Pros: A Brilliant Tribute to Gaming History: Evoland starts with Game Boy-style visuals and gradually unlocks new graphics, combat systems, and game mechanics as you play. It's like a museum you can play through! Evoland 2 Is a Big Step Up: More story depth, longer playtime, diverse gameplay (platforming, turn-based battles, shoot-'em-up sections, puzzles, and more!). It’s practically a full-fledged RPG in its own right. Incredible Variety: Constantly shifts genres and gameplay styles without feeling jarring. Zelda, Final Fantasy, Diablo, Chrono Trigger, and even Metal Gear references all feel lovingly handled. Charming Humor & References: Tongue-in-cheek jokes and pop culture nods galore. It never takes itself too seriously. Great Value for Money: Two games in one package, each with distinct style and progression. ❌ Cons: Evoland 1 Is Short & Simpler: More of a proof of concept than a full game. Still enjoyable, but don’t expect deep gameplay or story. Some Genre Jumps Are Clunky: A few transitions (like platforming or stealth segments) feel a bit rough or overstretch the engine. Minor Bugs or Polish Issues: Nothing game-breaking, but you might run into occasional visual or collision hiccups. TL;DR: Evoland: Legendary Edition is a delightful, nostalgic ride through the history of RPGs and gaming. While the first game is more of a fun experiment, Evoland 2 is a genuinely impressive and enjoyable RPG that constantly keeps things fresh. If you love classic games, this is a must-play. Highly recommended for gamers who grew up on 8-bit to 32-bit eras or just want to experience the evolution of the genre in one neat, clever package.

TL;DR Evoland 2 is a pretty good game, but you should buy it standalone rather than this quote unquote "remaster". The first game isn't worth the time you spend playing it and the legendary edition of 2 is somehow less stable than the Android port. With that being said... I played Evoland 2 something like 8 years ago on a Kindle Fire when I was a teenager. At the time I had only ever really played shitty mobile games and flash games. Stumbling across Evoland 2 was experiencing a sampler platter of what gaming truly has to offer. It introduced me to multiple games I'm still in love with today, and generally broadened my horizons for what I could expect out of my games going forward. However times change, and I changed. I grew up and experienced a lot more of the wider world. So when I saw old Evoland 2 on sale I feared it wouldn't live up to my nostalgic memories... I'm glad to say I was wrong! I had a lot of fun playing through it again and on sale at $4 I would easily recommend it to anyone curious. It's such a broad range of experiences that you're bound to walk away with some parts you like. Though that same broadness is also a weakness, there will also be sections you do NOT like. Pros: - Experience a vast range of games you may or may not be familiar with. Who knows, you might be like me and come out of it with a new love for a new game! - Generally very lighthearted and playful, great for just kicking back and having a good time. - The artstyle of the present ("16-bit" era) is gorgeous. - Music is generally very catchy, and a few tracks are good enough that they've been added to my collection for future listening. - While most sections are directly based on other games, two sections near the end are truly original, drawing directly from the game's constant shifting to create some great puzzles (and one jank-ass boss). - There are also a few sections that, while not 100% original, do take existing concepts and put new spins on them, which a part of me honestly wishes could have been fleshed out into larger subsections. Cons: - Due to the constant genre shifting, some sections will feel woefully cut short. - Conversely, some other sections will drag on for way too long, though this is at least partially mitigated by a decent bit of it being optional. - The artstyle of the future (3d era) is not nearly as good as the other two. It's not unplayable bad, but the transition is ALWAYS jarring no matter how many times you go through it, and it's impossible for me to take some of the more sincere cutscenes seriously partly because of how goofy everything looks. - The music is good, but the tracks are almost all short (like, a minute long) and loop way too much. In certain sections this is fine as you'll be switching tracks frequently, but in others you'll be hearing the same thing for an hour and it will grate to hell and back. The standalone game has a music slider so you can stop this. The legendary edition does NOT. Buy it standalone. - The story is passable and nothing more. It's not even close to as bad as something like Sea of Stars, but it's probably not going to be enough to keep you going on its own. It doesn't help that, not only is the plot about time travel, it's about a specific form of time travel which is extra mind-bendy, so don't think about it too hard if you value your sanity. - The auto-scrolling Cobra section sucks. - The match-3 section SUCKS. - The Street Fighter bossfight SUCKS SO UNBELIEVABLY HARD WHY DID YOU MAKE THIS!? Overall, I'd say Evoland 2 is a decent game which you should try if it's on sale for cheap. However, I'm giving this product a "not recommends" review. Why? Because this product isn't Evoland 2, it's "Evoland Legendary Edition". As I was playing through the second game, I ran into a lot of bugs I didn't remember encountering 8 years ago on my Kindle Fire. The audio engine spazzes out whenever too many sound effects play at once. I got softlocked a couple of times. And, to top it all off, the game crashed during the ending cutscene. A short amount of digging later and my best guess is this legendary edition doesn't include some stability patches from post-release. Which is completely baffling, and more than enough of a reason for me to recommend you buy the second game standalone. Trust me, you won't be missing much by not getting the first game bundled, the original Evoland is about 2 hours long and almost completely devoid of anything I found fun in the sequel. And if you REALLY want it, you can still buy it for an additional $2, which imo is worth the extra stability you get on the second game. In conclusion, fun if flawed game, bad remaster, buy the original Evoland 2, skip this shit.

Get it. Two games (1 & 2) for the low price of 22$ (CAD) or 4.40 on sale. I LOVED the first one as it got me from classic 8-bit (or lower) to Diablo era on PC, all on a single journey. Second one is good too, but it includes bullet-hell type of gaming that I'll need to work on if I want to 100% (both 2 and Legendary).