The Legend of Korra is rife with potential that sadly goes unexplored. While combat is satisfying and the animated series is visually well represented, it lacks the tactical depth to entice hardcore action gamers and the storytelling to truly satisfy fans of the show.
The Legend of Korra2014
The Legend of Korra
2014 Activision61Worthwhile
Playtime
ShortTypically 8 hours
Playable on
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- October 21, 2014
- Developer
- PlatinumGames
- Publisher
- Activision
Overview
The Legend of Korra is a third-person action beat 'em up video game. Players control Korra, the series' heroine. Korra can switch between four different elements on the fly, each with its own combat styles and special moves.
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Reception
Press53
Players82
MediocreGreat- Metacritic54from 27 reviews
- OpenCritic53from 38 reviews
There simply isn't anything here to interest fans of the show, fans of good combat games, or even budget gamers looking for a solid downloadable title for their new consoles.
Better gameplay pacing and more interesting level designs might have kept this from being such a missed opportunity
Visually, The Legend of Korra looks very much like the TV show on which it is based, but the paper-thin story and repetitive fights make for a lackluster game.
Between the show's inventive premise and Platinum's development skill, The Legend of Korra could have been something truly special. That potential makes it all the more disappointing that this game is so aggressively mediocre.