<p>Throughout 2017 we had some remarkable video game releases which have made a huge impact on the world of game design. Let&#8217;s take some time to look back on one that, for me, was sorely underappreciated; <em>Elder Scrolls: Legends.</em></p>
<p><em>Elder Scrolls: Legends</em> is a free to play strategy card game published by Bethesda Softworks, that is available on Steam, IOS, and Android. Throughout your voyage into <em>Elder Scrolls: Legends</em>, you will meet a diverse group of inhabitants who are located in Tamriel, each with a set of attributes which will help you conquer, and become the legend of which everyone speaks. <em>Elder Scrolls: Legends</em> has engaging visuals and cutscenes throughout, with superb commentary to accompany the storyline. The more levels you complete throughout your journey into the game, the more the story unfolds.</p>
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<p>Your choice of cards and how you play your hand will determine your fate as you face a number of different species which include creatures, warriors, archers, and so many more.</p>
<p>In the past year, I have played a number of different card games such as <em>Hearthstone</em> and <a href="https://bagogames.com/magic-duels-shadows-over-innistrad-review-finding-the-light-in-darkness/"><em>Magic Duels</em></a> to try and gain an understanding of the genre, and how <em>Elder Scrolls: Legends</em> has been received in the industry. Despite high reviews online and within the Steam community, I personally feel that it was pushed aside by many, and not appreciated by a wider range of players. Looking back to March 2017, we had huge releases within the industry which included the Nintendo Switch accompanied by <a href="https://bagogames.com/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-review/"><em>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild</em></a>, which is now the second highest selling <em>Zelda</em> game of all time. We could conclude that because of release dates and marketing techniques a game like <em>Legends</em> may have been pushed into the shadows, and, I believe that this contributed to how a game such as this was received in the market at the time.</p>
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<p>Another huge reason why I think this title was overlooked from the beginning was its release as a free-to-play game. Personally, I would pay money for this game, especially after the experience I have had.</p>
<p>Micro-transactions are currently part of a huge debate within the video game industry, and games such as <em>Legends </em>fall into that argument. It can either be a huge turn off for players or something which is understood and sadly, has divided many areas of the industry causing games such as this to be ignored. A stereotype has been formed and has had a huge effect on free-to-play titles, <em>Legends </em>included. Supporting the developers is always a huge priority for me, so paying a little bit of money every now and again doesn&#8217;t sting, really.</p>
<p>One lesson I have learned as a player is to always give something a chance because an overlooked game can become a wasted production. If you are looking for something new, or a different genre to welcome into your video game world then I highly recommend <em>Elder Scrolls: Legends</em>. Give it a shot. You might be pleasantly surprised.</p>

Elder Scrolls: Legends is Underappreciated, Here’s Why

Elder Scrolls: Legends, Bethesda Softworks
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