When it comes to action games, developer Platinum Games can do no wrong. They are the masters of making compelling action games with great combat systems. Darryn’s been pretty excited about their latest game, as it’s a licenced property on one of his favourite anime shows, Avatar: The Last Airbender sequel, The Legend of Korra. Seems like a match made in heaven. Only the game’s straight out of hell. Platinum’s done very, very wrong.
Here’s what critics have to say about the game:
Gametrailers – 6.5/10
There was so much potential for Korra when you consider the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a developer like Platinum to work on the combat, but it seems like the Japanese studio’s B-team showed up for this project. The game is certainly better than any of the previous efforts to adapt the Avatar universe, but it falls short of expectations. On its own, it’s just an average character action game with a bland story that offers little incentive to come back for seconds. You’re better off sticking to watching the show.
Destructoid – 7/10
At the end of the day, I wish The Legend of Korra was a fully-featured retail release. While Platinum has done a great job in terms of delivering a solid action romp, the jarring cutscenes and open-and-shut story leave little in terms of replay value. Avatar and Korra fans will likely rejoice at the fact that they’re finally getting a decent game.
EGM – 6.5/10
The Legend of Korra is a more-than-competent stylish action game and a fine example of Platinum’s pedigree, but as far as an authentic Avatar experience in game form? Not so much. Putting a premium on combat, not characters and story, waters down what makes this Nickelodeon series so special.
IGN – 4.2/10
I have no idea who The Legend of Korra: The Game is for. It’s definitely not for young fans of Korra, as the combat is too unforgiving, the boss battles too tedious, the economy ridiculously punishing, and the story too weak and lacking any of the show’s charm. It’s not for older people who enjoy a good action game, because next to contemporaries like Batman: Arkham City, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, and even Platinum’s own Bayonetta 2, Korra looks terrible with its simple two-button combos and poor combat scenario design. I can’t recommend it to anyone.
Gamespot – 3/10
The Legend of Korra has none of the crackle and drama that make the setting so special, but at least Iroh triggered memories of the grand journeys Aang and Korra have taken, and provoked hope that we might yet one day see a game that deserves the license.
Darryn, as you might expect, is inconsolable.
Last Updated: October 22, 2014
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 22, 2014 at 12:34
Guess Korra is gonna fail at the Metacritic Bending art…. 🙁
JustAnotherGamer
October 22, 2014 at 12:36
Game and review sites are so far up SJW ass, they don’t appreciate games any more. I don’t care what the reviewers say, I will buy Legend of Korra because it looks awesome.
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 22, 2014 at 12:41
What does SJW’s have to do with all of this?
JustAnotherGamer
October 22, 2014 at 12:57
Everything – they ruin everything
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 13:00
Obviously you’re oblivious to the obvious. :/
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 22, 2014 at 13:41
Clearly I am….I don’t even know what SJW stands for. Sounds like a takkie
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 13:47
From what I understand it’s some kind of slur directed to people who support non-discrimination by those who profess to support freedom.
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 22, 2014 at 14:00
Oh, so decent human beings??F*** those guys!!!
Viking Of Divinity
October 22, 2014 at 12:48
http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/17300000/Obvious-troll-is-obvious-atsof-17301744-702-475.jpg
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 12:54
LOL. Don’t be tricked by their reverse psychology – the main character is a wommin!
Hammersteyn
October 22, 2014 at 12:56
I just clicked on your profile and every comment is either a complaint,insult or trolling. That’s pretty sad.
I know what you need
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Matthew Holliday
October 22, 2014 at 13:01
you need to pick and choose your review sites / review writers.
journalists have oppinions, so you have to pay attention to the ones that have similar oppinions on past games as you.
that way, theres alot less to complain about and you get more reliable reviews.
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 22, 2014 at 13:04
Logic and reason!
We have no need for your intelligent ideas here.
Matthew Holliday
October 22, 2014 at 13:12
its either logic and reson, or i agree and fill the page with my hate.
a game Ive been playing since 2006 got 3/10 from all the big review sites because it was “too difficult” after playing it for 30 minutes. the game has a learning curve that makes Dota look like tetris, but they gave it to guys who gave need for speed 10/10 for story.
Hammersteyn
October 22, 2014 at 12:48
“anime is kak anyway” ouch 🙁
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 22, 2014 at 12:56
*grabs flaming pitchfork*
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 13:06
cut to hero
cut to angry mob of peasants with pitchforks
cut to hero
cut to identical angry mob of peasants with pitchforks
repeat ad nauseam for dramatic effect
…
anime 😉
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 22, 2014 at 13:13
http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/662/419/184.gif
Matthew Holliday
October 22, 2014 at 13:14
clearly someone needs to watch Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagaan.
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 22, 2014 at 13:16
http://i.minus.com/iZEwINCXGgB3o.gif
Matthew Holliday
October 22, 2014 at 13:17
dont believe in yourself.
believe in me, who believes in you.
YOURS IS THE DRILL THAT WILL PIERCE THE HEAVENS!
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 22, 2014 at 13:18
http://24.media.tumblr.com/1211f9d3c9a01831b38c6715d7d891a0/tumblr_n24qbkCVJk1rsv250o8_250.gif
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 22, 2014 at 13:40
Dem feels
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 12:57
Know what else is kak? That auto-playing, auto-repeating header.
Hammersteyn
October 22, 2014 at 12:59
I rather like it. But peasants tends to like shiny things
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
October 22, 2014 at 12:50
These games tend to get put at low priority when it comes to quality since they believe the fans will just blindly buy it.
It is really rare to see a good movie/series game =/
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 22, 2014 at 12:54
Dam, the LG mobile site is terrible.
Brady miaau
October 22, 2014 at 12:59
Moar Staff? They spawn, I tell you
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 22, 2014 at 13:00
Yes but I am allowed to enter the competitions.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
October 22, 2014 at 13:17
He’s sneakied his name to say staff. :P:YOU CAN DO IT TOO
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 22, 2014 at 13:21
Shh. If they know how it’s done then everyone will become special, and if everyone is special, then no one will be.
http://31.media.tumblr.com/edd631be1114e48514ef248c46ed6c4b/tumblr_mujhsklH8v1sg9m97o1_1280.jpg
Brady miaau
October 22, 2014 at 13:59
I rather expected someone to comment on the staff, sort of Moar Staff? thats what she said…….
Ross Woofels Mason
October 22, 2014 at 13:02
I haven’t had a chance to play this till the finish yet but the bit I played this morning was actually really fun. Yeah it’s slightly bland, but the combat is uber fun and if you are a fan of korra there is so far enough fan service to keep you smiling.
I think people were expecting too much of the story for the price point.
Gamespot & IGN are just being the dudebro dicks of the review world again.
Honestly from one fan of the series to anyone else who is get the game, you will enjoy it.
Matthew Holliday
October 22, 2014 at 13:05
mmm, dubious, not sure about buying the game though.
even the good reviews said it was lacking.
Ive enjoyed the legend of korra far more than i enjoyed the last airbender, that shit was tedious, so was looking forward to this.
but then again, the review sites were probably all like “its an anime slash action combat thing, lets put a reviewer on it that only plays CoD.”
like they do with most games that arent AAA titles.
Ross Woofels Mason
October 22, 2014 at 13:12
As i say I got to play about 2 hours this morning, and I found it a lot of fun. Combat is wicked, once you get the hang of it, it’s really smooth and anyone who says it’s too challenging clearly has not played enough hack and slash titles because it’s really not.
I would say EGM and Destructoid gave it a fair score, it’s by no means the avatar game we all want or could be made. However for R150.00 on steam so far I am happy with what I’ve gotten, I get to play Korra and beat the crap out of people with bending, that’s what I was expecting.
Dunno maybe I am easy to please, but yeah i just think anyone who is a fan of the series and skips out on the game because of reviewers will be missing out.
Matthew Holliday
October 22, 2014 at 13:16
will probably grab it when it comes out on the summer sale or something.
Matthew Holliday
October 22, 2014 at 13:03
pity, the art and styling were awesome, the combat looked like a bit much to get your head around at first, but once you get it, i guess it would get repetative.
another game I was looking forward to that looks to be a little disappointing.
The Silent Gamer
October 22, 2014 at 13:09
…….
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
October 22, 2014 at 13:45
You have my permission to speak, bud.
The Silent Gamer
October 22, 2014 at 13:52
!!
Brady miaau
October 22, 2014 at 13:55
Pooty tang!
Pieter Kruger
October 22, 2014 at 13:26
ANIMEH!
CAE9872
October 22, 2014 at 13:46
I am not so sure those reviews are all bad – it was unlikely to get 10s but mid 6s to high 7s ain’t bad either. OK some outliers we need to consider obviously!
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
October 22, 2014 at 13:46
The Legend of Korma. And now I want a curry.