Common Sense Note
In this game the concept of death is mostly implied. The violence involved in killing the Seru or villagers is not visually realistic or graphic, as opposed to the graphic images of death found in M-rated games. Yet the emotional effects on the game player of knowing that villagers die or have their "souls taken" may be somewhat disturbing, depending on how sensitive the player is to the thought of someone dying, albeit a video game character. You may want to pay attention to how younger players react to this aspect of the game. Each child has a different threshold of tolerance for violence and violent outcomes, even if the consequences of the violence are implied rather than graphically depicted.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Sarah Stockton
The Land of Legaia has become mysteriously shrouded in mist. Whatever being comes into contact with the mist is transformed into something beastly and dangerous. The three main characters, Vahn, Noa, and Gala, must find the magical genesis trees that have the power to eradicate the mist. The quest begins as you choose one character to "become", choosing a name for yourself and starting the journey. Along the way, you must battle the Seru. The Seru are beasts motivated by destruction because of their immersion in the toxic mist, and the game action mostly consists of fighting the Seru, relying on a series of combination moves, including punches and kicks. There are many opportunities along the way to capture and use magical tools to heighten powers and add strategy moves to the game. The Ra-Seru, a helpful creature, can also be enlisted in the struggle to ward off and defeat the Seru and find the magical genesis trees.
This game requires lots of strategy and patience in order to gain the necessary skills needed to move to each new task and play level, and younger players may find it very difficult to stay with the game until the end, which is why the CSM recommended age is 13+. There are more options for fighting choices than the usual role-playing game, a fact that can prove both challenging and frustrating. As the game progresses, the player can choose an increasingly more complex combination of moves to win battles. A player's guide is strongly recommended, and be prepared for a long-term investment of time for finishing the game: 40 to 50 hours. This is not a quick-play, school night kind of game, but is well-suited for long vacations.
Fans of this game will also enjoy the sequel: Legend of Legaia II. Similar, newer games include: Grandia II, and the Final Fantasy series of games.
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