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Sword Coast Legends – reviews and rating

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Sword Coast Legends has an average rating of 74% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (6.8/10). The game was released on October 19, 2015 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux. Metacritic score is 61, players on RAWG rate the game 62%.

Updated Nov 2, 2015

What critics praise

„Sword Coast Legends is a solid loot crawl with more options than most games of its kind. It may not be the Dungeons & Dragons simulator many were hoping for, but it works well as just a straight video game.“

4/5 HardcoreGamer

What critics criticize

„Perhaps we’ve just been spoiled on the PC RPG front as of late, but the clichéd campaign and dungeon-creation toolbox fail to leave a noteworthy impression.“

6,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Oct 19, 2015
Platforms: PCXbox OnePlayStation 4macOSLinux
Genres: ActionRPG
Developer: n-Space, Digital Extremes
Publisher: n-Space
Average playtime: 3 h
Reviews count: 2

Where to buy

Steam Xbox Store

FAQ

What is the rating of Sword Coast Legends?

When was Sword Coast Legends released?

Sword Coast Legends was released on October 19, 2015.

What platforms is Sword Coast Legends available on?

Sword Coast Legends is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux.

How long does it take to beat Sword Coast Legends?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Sword Coast Legends.

Is Sword Coast Legends worth playing?

Mostly yes. Sword Coast Legends has an average rating of 74% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Sword Coast Legends?

Games similar to Sword Coast Legends are for example Magic: the Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, Magic: the Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013, Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014 and Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 13 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 6,3
Best rating: 4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating: 6,8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

1 60

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#496 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 31 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 74%
Foreign critics4 reviews 63%
MetacriticMetascore 61%
Players (RAWG)20 votes 62%

Local critics rate the game higher by 11 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 5 %
Recommended 40 %
Meh 35 %
Skip 20 %

20 votes · RAWG

Reviews

6,8/10

Game Informer Nov 2, 2015

Perhaps we’ve just been spoiled on the PC RPG front as of late, but the clichéd campaign and dungeon-creation toolbox fail to leave a noteworthy impression.

4/5

HardcoreGamer Oct 20, 2015

Sword Coast Legends is a solid loot crawl with more options than most games of its kind. It may not be the Dungeons & Dragons simulator many were hoping for, but it works well as just a straight video game. There are some hiccups, mainly in the graphics, optimization and customization departments, but its host of modes, delightful story, clever writing and the ability to play player-run and -created...

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