Legend of Radiance
- Release date: May 9. 2023 2023
- Developer: Dark Swamp Studios
- Genre: Adventure , RPG
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Legend of Radiance combines the best elements of two famous franchises, Souls and Legend of Zelda. The core mechanics focus on completing difficult tasks and overcoming them through skill and perseverance. It's heavily inspired by the original Legend of Zelda, providing plenty of freedom, exploration, and hidden secrets. A unique feature is the use of a rendering technique called sprite stacking. This technique gives a 2.5D effect with pixel art creating a convincing three-dimensional space. In addition, you can use magical life stones, which act similarly to the "bonfires" in the Souls games. These stones can be placed anywhere to illuminate the path and lead a path through the darkness to your next destination.
However, life stones are rare and gamers should be careful when using them. Another important aspect is that the glacier is a radiant being who needs light to survive. Therefore, they must keep an eye on light sources or carry them with them to avoid death if they remain without light for too long. Finally, players can upgrade their protagonist by collecting various items, upgrades, and souls. This adds an RPG element. Legend of Radiance is an addictive game that takes inspiration from two iconic franchises. The freedom to explore, use life stones, collect upgrades and souls provide an enjoyable and challenging experience. The unique rendering technique and 2.5D effect make the game visually stunning, and the need for light adds an extra layer of tension to the experience.