Most games appear and disappear without much notice. Some games catapult to success, but
drag on their franchise unnecessarily long. This game falls comfortably in between, with
only two notable entries within the series. Despite being unable to capture the magic
in its sequel, the original ranks among many players top games of all time.
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Comparison To Silent Hill
Many fans have compared the body horror of this game, to Silent Hill. For example, the
Seru turn into parasitic monsters that get into people's skin and corrupt their brains.
Because of this, the people turn into limping and moaning zombies.
On the other hand, the final form of Songi looks like the manifestation of dementia in
physical form. For example, the torso is slender, long, and the ribs stick out. Besides that,
the legs look as if they will never be functional again.
One of the legs of Songi is twice the size of the body, and the other is half the size,
making it look as if they broke and grew back incorrectly. Cort is also not safe from this
body horror, as he has snakeheads for his hands. Besides that, the arms, shoulders,
and tail end have glowing red eyes.
Of course, these are just some of the body horrors players will find in the game. There
are many others that lead fans to compare the game with Silent Hill.
Lappiss One-Shot
Fans of the game love finding glitches to make it easier to do essential things. For
example, there is a way players can quickly kill Lappiss during a battle. The possibility
arises through the use of magic.
Players can use magic during the fight with Lappiss, even though it will reduce the MP
to 0 of 0. Players must first escape the fight using a Chicken King or the Spikefish Flute.
After that, they must enter the battle once more to kill Lappiss.
When players re-enter the battle, the MP will be back at 0. But they can now restore the
MP and cast as many spells as they prefer. According to many players, the top choices
to kill Lappiss at the time are Jedo, Nighto, or Aluru.
Players can use these to kill Lappiss during the battle instantly. It's a tactic not many
people know about, that one can easily use to their advantage during the battle.
The Evolving Attacks
Like many other RPGs, the Legend of Le-guy-uh will enable players to use spells to kill
enemies or protect themselves. The spells will also increase as players level up, even
though the rate will be slow. In addition, players will learn damage boosts, buffs, dee-buffs,
and much more.
Because of the use of Arts and the action bar, players can use more elaborate strings
of arts, kicks, punches, and more. Keep in mind that Gaia can only use two attacks per
turn without Spirit. However, both of them can perform twelve to fifteen separate hits
per turn by chaining stronger arts together.
Such evolving attacks have helped players to play the game smoothly.
The Mystery Of Cort
Cort remains a mystery in the game because he does not drop in until the end. When players
defeat the second boss early on in the game, Cort is given his position and name. However,
the heroes have no clue who he is, or what he is doing in the story until the game progresses
and comes closer towards the end.
That is why when Cort appears, no one knows much about him, as he is the ghost of the
story. According to many fans, it almost seems as if he waits for the entire game to come
towards the end and surprise everyone. But, of course, we still don't know why he came
this way, and the reason behind the developers creating Cort in such a manner.
Healthy Family Life
While this is not an obscure fact, these are little details many players miss while playing
the game. Most RPG characters will have complicated relationships with one another and their parents.
However, that is not the case in the Legend of Le-guy-uh, as all players have good parents.
For example, Vahn's father constantly reminds him how proud he is of him and how much the
late Nora loved him. On the other hand, Noa's parents love her unconditionally, as they
resist the Mist to communicate with her even though she is on the other side. Besides that,
Zalan has a loving relationship with Pepe even after staying separate for more than
a decade.
Meaningful Names
The tactic of meaningful names is nothing new in the RPG world. Many games use these
tactics to add some depth to the story and characters. However, many players are not
familiar with the meaningful name of some characters in the game.
For example, Noa was supposed to be named Noah. He also has a miracle art known as Noah's
Ark, but according to fans, it is highly likely that this was done to avoid a gender-blender
name. Juggernaut is another character that lives up to the potential of his name.
After all, he is a giant Sim-Seru who is the size of a big mountain, his strength is unparalleled,
and he is faster than anything else. Many fans state that one cannot face this character.
It is better to just flee and save yourself during an encounter with Juggernaut.
Finally, Rogue is a former Ra-Seru who turned towards evil. He went rogue against the will
of Tieg, and the rebellion led to the destruction of the human world. All these character names
have powerful meanings and reasons for their name.
The Difficulty Level Of The Game
The Legend of Le-guy-uh is a fairly challenging game compared to other RPGs. The game's battling
system is unique, and it is complex to acquire new spells and magic. Besides that, players
must manage two unique resource pools: AP and MP.
The money inside the game will come at a slow rate, and the equipment stores have high prices
that many players can't easily afford. Players also must level up to defeat enemies, and
the bosses will spare no mercy on the characters. Because of this, the game is challenging,
and many players will not notice this till they have progressed far into the game.
According to fans, the developers created this difficulty level purposefully. The intention
was to ensure players are skillful and utilize the highest potential of the characters. Of
course, these are just theories, and there is no way to know how true this is.
Permanently Missable Content
A permanent missable content is a component of RPGs where a certain item, character, weapon,
or many other things will become inaccessible after reaching a certain point. For example,
players find that four paths lead towards the first Mist generator. If players attempt
to go inside the valley before reviving the three Genesis Trees in the Drake Kingdom,
there will be a cutscene playing in the hidden area of the canyon.
Each canyon in this scene will have a hidden treasure chest. However, once the players
revive the three Genesis Trees, the valley crossings will be inaccessible, and the treasure
chests will be outside the grasp of the players.
On the other hand, two items will become lost during the initial hour of the game. For example,
Mist will attack Rim Elm, and players can talk to the shopkeeper to achieve Healing
Leaves. Players can also talk to Mei, and offer her to stay with their family. And the
Mist attack will lead to Mei giving players her pendant when they leave for the Drake
Castle.
Finally, the items in the four Mist generators, except for one, are lost when players complete
the dungeon. That is because the area becomes inaccessible.
Vahn Has Chronic Hero Syndrome
Chronic Hero Syndrome is when people want to right every wrong and help every person
in need. Many RPGs use this syndrome for players to add a character with some depth and personality.
While being a hero is a positive trait in many cases, sometimes it has its negative
effects, even during a game.
Ever since vaahn was a child, he wanted to help everyone around him. Because of this,
he is also rash when helping people close to him. Vahn snuck out of Rim Elm during his
childhood to get water for his dying mother, as that was his last hope.
However, Vahn's father had to sacrifice his legs to save him because of this. Besides
that, the pillar holding Hari's residence is about to collapse, and Vahn rushes to save
them, but Gala blocks him during this attempt.
Cort Was Once A Fallen Hero
While Cort is the main antagonist of the Legend of Le-guy-uh, he was not always this way.
There are fallen hero's in many RPGs to add more depth to the character. Cort is a prime
example of a fallen hero who is now hostile and bitter.
Cort was a kind-hearted and genuine child who became a patriotic and ambitious scientist
who dedicated his life to winning a war during his early years. However, all of this changed
for Cort when he came into contact with Rogue. Little did he know that being in cahoots with
Rogue would be the destruction of his kindness and genuineness.
During his contact with Rogue, Cort causes the death of countless people. Almost all
RPG antagonists have a fallen hero story like Cort.
Zora Is A Tragic Maiden
While Zora is the co-conspirator of spreading the Mist throughout the world, she is also
hopelessly in love with Cort. However, the most tragic end to her unrequited love story
occurs when she crawls towards the Mist Generator. During this time, Songi lets Zora know that
Cort is not in love with her and will never be.
He also uses Zora as a pawn and then kills her on the spot. Such a tragic end is something
no one sees coming during the game. Many fans feel that this is a fitting end, because of
all the destruction she causes when she spreads the Mist throughout the world.
Songi Super Modes
Super modes happen when there is a temporary change in the character, and they become visibly
different and stronger. Songi also has super modes, and he has two Modes that many fans
find strange. For example, the first super mode makes Songi look like his standard form,
but it also seems as if he has aged more than sixty years, as he has a slouch and grey hair.
During the first super mode, Songi's Seru also grows half the size of the body and covers
the whole arm. The second super mode is also strange. In this mode, Songi has misshapen
limbs, visible bones, and he looks like a monster.
While the wild variation of super mode aesthetics is unexplained, Some theorize the final form
of songi was inspired by jenova, from ff7.
Unique Victory Poses
All characters have a few victory poses, depending on their health. For example, most of their
poses range from triumphant and happy, to exhausted with a hint of relief. Because of
this, if a character has low health, players might witness the exhausted yet relieved victory
pose.
Gala and Noa have a unique victory pose that only plays once during the game. The unique
victory pose of Noa takes place when players defeat Cort for the first time. On the other
hand, the unique victory pose of Gala comes when players defeat Songi for the final time.
Keep in mind that players don't have to use these characters to kill Cort and Songi to
see their victory pose. Players will notice the pose even when they don't use Gala and
Noa to deal the final blow.
Each Character Has A Weapon They Favor
To get better at the game, players must understand the weapon of choice of the characters. All
characters have a specific weapon that they favor more than the rest. Even though there
are some weapons all characters can use, they might not be proficient at them, which is
why players will have to utilize more of their arms bar.
For example, the weapon of choice for Vahn is a sword and a few fists. Besides that,
Noa's weapons of choice are claws and ferals. Finally, Gala's weapons of choice are maces,
clubs, and axes.
When it comes to Noa, she is a human, which is why these are not natural weapons for her.
However, these weapons are not unlike spiked knuckles. So, players should choose these
weapons for the characters.
The Stories Of Tragic Monsters
Tragic monsters are characters players hate to see turning into monsters, but there is
no choice. For example, the vast majority of Seru's were benevolent creatures before
the Mist entered the world. Seru's and humans lived together in peace and harmony as they
had a mutualistic relationship.
Because of this, the involuntary madness and the final extinction of the Seru become even
more tragic. But, of course, they are not the only tragic monsters in the Legend of
Le-guy-uh. Another tragic monster is Gaza, who is a powerful swordsman.
When the party defeats Gaza, Songi takes him away. However, Gaza shows up once more, but
he is under the influence of Sim-Seru. Again, the party has to defeat him because he turns
into a monster due to this influence.
When the party defeats Gaza once more, he suffers fatal blows and has many lethal injuries
all over his body. However, as he takes his last breaths, he makes a necessary sacrifice
to save his city before he dies.
Evil, Or An Unwilling Host?
Some characters are born evil, while others are made to be evil against their will. However,
one of the questions many fans ask is if Prince Cort is evil at heart, or is he this way because
of the control of Rogue Seru on him? Unfortunately, we will never know, but there are fan theories
around this discussion.
For example, the game does let the players know that the Rogue Seru, take in unwilling
hosts. However, the game does not hint towards the fact that Cort is actually evil, or is
it all because of Rogue Seru. Fans also theorize that Cort is a small fry in the game, which
is why he may have been evil all along.
Real Entertainment
The game only has one entertainment option in the entire series. It is the town of Sol,
which was built on a tower partially above the Mist. However, even there, people had
certain activities they could do, but there is nothing to do for recreation in any other
place.
Sol is also the only town in the game that did not get affected by the Mist. However,
many players miss this important detail, that even though the residents don't have to worry
about the Mist, they have become apathetic citizens. Because of this, they are not worried
about the Mist, but they are also more bored than any other character in the game.
The Merciful Death Of Noa’s Parents
Noa's parents fuse with a humongous Sim-Seru, and request the player to destroy the final
Mist generator to save the world. Besides that, there is also a request to kill the
Sim-Seru during this plan. But, of course, when that happens, the parents will also die
in the process.
According to fans, Noa's parents did this because the pain would become unbearable to
tolerate when all of this would take place. So, of course, death would be the preferable
option. Because of this, the parents have a merciful death, as the other option would
have been excruciating for them to bear.
Underestimating The Power Of The Good Ones
Villains always overestimate their abilities, as they feel confident in everything they
do. But, besides that, they also underestimate the strength and power of their opponents.
For example, it was Prince Cort and his henchman who planned the Genesis Trees revival and
the meeting of the wearers and Ra-Seru.
Cort and his henchmen captured and killed the Ra-Seru, after which they planned to cover
the entire world in Mist as their final move. However, as players go along further in the
game, Cort realizes that he has underestimated the power of the opponents, as their determination
is at an all-time high.
Because of this underestimation, players can defeat Cort and his henchmen. It will be the
most challenging part of the game, but that is what determines what will finally happen.
Fans theorize that players can also use this overestimation by Cort to their advantage
during the gameplay, but no one is sure how.
One can only learn through trial and error as they go along the game and figure out how
to defeat Cort and everyone else. Determination and strategic thinking are what will get all
players through to the other side victorious and joyful.
The re make
with the recent inability to create new and exciting titles, we're seeing a wave of older
pieces of entertainment re visited and re made. Along with that has come an examination
into games that should be considered for a re make. And legend of la-guy-uh is on many
players lists. So much so, that one super fan is taking the initiative to create a modernized
re make of the game. The project started in August of 2019 and has finally reached a point
of playability for the public. The creator admits its not being developed for monetization
means, solely as a passion project.
But that doesn't mean we'll see anything official. As much as fans would love to see a re make,
it doesn't seem likely. Currently, anyone can buy the legend of la-guy-uh dot com domain.
And the trademark status for the game is currently set as cancelled. All of these things seem
to point towards a bleak outlook for any rekindling of this great game.
Despite the lack of developer support for the game, fans remain devoted. And even though
it doesn't seem likely that we'll see any future entries in the series, crazier things
have happened. And we'll always have the original, as well as the projects created in its honor.
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