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A Blind Legend

iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

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Quick resume

A Blind Legend is the first-ever action-adventure game without video – where ears replace eyes! Discover the original, innovative sensory experience of binaural 3D sound.

Global score

74/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Pros

  • Unique audio-only gameplay
  • Accessible for visually impaired players
  • Immersive binaural sound design
  • Innovative combat mechanics based on sound
  • Short and focused experience

Cons

  • Robotic tutorial voice breaks immersion
  • Repetitive combat and audio cues
  • Limited story depth and replayability
  • Checkpoint placement causes frustration
  • Lack of visual or expressive customization

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have significant control over movement and combat decisions guided by audio cues, allowing personal navigation and timing choices."

  • Competence
    3

    "Combat requires skillful timing and auditory pattern recognition, providing a moderate challenge that improves with practice."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; gameplay focuses on individual experience without comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    0

    "Game length is short (2-4 hours) with limited replay value; some players find repetition and checkpoint placement reduce desire for extended play."

  • Cooperation
    2

    "Player is guided by an AI-controlled daughter character; some sense of cooperation with this companion, but no multiplayer or player collaboration."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players use imagination to visualize the world based on audio; limited creation/modification but strong imaginative engagement."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power over others; interactions are solitary and respectful."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong immersion through audio-only gameplay offers escape from visual stimuli and real life, encouraging imaginative engagement."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and interest in unique experience; no obligation or external pressure noted."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "The game encourages trying new sensory-based mechanics and exploring audio navigation and combat."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore different audio environments and locations, though the path is mostly linear with limited branching."

  • Expression
    -3

    "No character customization or visual expression; player expression is limited to gameplay choices."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Set in a medieval fantasy world with knights, bandits, and mythical creatures, providing an imaginative fictional experience."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "No multiplayer or social community features; experience is solitary with minimal social interaction."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop auditory skills and combat timing through learning enemy patterns and sound cues."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players note eye strain relief by closing eyes but overall sedentary."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on audio cues and timing; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Some emotional connection with daughter character guiding player, but limited social or emotional depth."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; player acts independently."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progression through story and combat challenges; limited item collection or upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Audio atmosphere can be calming and immersive, though combat and repetition can cause frustration."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Rich binaural audio and sound design provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    2

    "Narrative is simple and linear but provides motivation and context for gameplay."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Combat requires timing and pattern recognition but overall mechanics are straightforward."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense in combat and stealth sections, but overall moderate tension."

  • Value
    4

    "Players find good value for price given unique experience and accessibility features."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves sword fighting and blocking; violence is stylized and central to gameplay."

  • Survival
    2

    "Players must avoid death and manage timing to survive combat and hazards."

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