Dark Legions

Even though I am recommending this game, it must be understood it has two very frustrating problems, on of which *is* Steam's fault, and one of which is not. The problem that *is* Steam's fault is saying the game cannot support the use of a controller. Folks, yes it can! I remember playing the PC disc version decades ago... *with* a controller! All you have to do, *in* the game, is go to the settings menu. Change "keyboard 1," and "keyboard 2" to "Controller 1," and "Controller 2." Then make sure to do the "Calibration" procedure from the same menu, to make sure your controller ill function properly. The problem that is *not* Steam's fault is the same one I had decades ago. It is very tedious and frustrating to have to math out the purchasing of creatures and the rings one wants to give to each of them. The game needs a feature to create "customized" versions of the creatures. That is, a creature with curated ring outfitting. Yes, of course, these "customized" versions would cost more than their ringless versions. I would expect that, and am not asking for any discounts. A Water Elemental, for example, costs 60 game credits. If I want to give it 5 rings that cost 1…

Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. I completely understand those who buy this & give a positive review because it enables them to re-live childhood memories. It just isn't very good though.

Dark Legions, developed by Silicon Knights and later reintroduced by SNEG, is a distinctive strategy title that blends turn-based planning with real-time combat in a way that still feels unusual even by modern standards. Originally released in the mid-1990s, it reflects a period when developers were experimenting with hybrid designs, and it stands out as one of the more successful attempts to merge tactical foresight with direct player control. The game begins with an army-building phase that immediately establishes its strategic depth. Players are given a set amount of resources and must assemble a roster of units, each with unique abilities, strengths, and limitations. This stage is more than a simple setup—it defines your overall approach to the match. Whether you prioritize durability, speed, ranged attacks, or special abilities, your decisions here shape every encounter that follows. It introduces a layer of planning that rewards careful consideration, as there is no opportunity to adjust your army once the battle begins. Once deployed, the game shifts into a turn-based format played across a grid-based battlefield. Movement, positioning, and terrain all play significant rol…

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ THIS WAS SILICON KNIGHTS????? I was just going through games unplayed in my library and ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ peak was just sitting here the whole dam time.

Dark Legions is a cool concept that blends strategy with more action-oriented gameplay, and I probably would’ve loved it back when it was new for how different it felt from other titles of its time. Playing it now, though, it feels clunky and dated, and it just doesn’t hit the same level of fun or engagement as other fantasy PC games from the era. That said, I can see why it’s fondly remembered - nostalgia goes a long way, and for those who grew up with it, its unique mix of strategy and action still stands out.

The origins of Silicon Knights <3