Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code
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| Developer(s) | Sony Online Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Online Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable |
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| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code is an action role-playing video game and the sequel to the handheld video game Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade. It was released in March 2006. While similar to the original in gameplay, Warrior's Code introduced five new character classes, improved controls, a wider array of multiplayer modes, more character customizations, and shorter load times. The story is set within the same universe as Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade and makes subtle connections by mentioning past characters and events.
Gameplay
[edit]The Warrior's Code is a linear dungeon crawling action role-playing game as its predecessor. The player can choose between five different character classes each one providing different styles to play. Combat involves both ranged and melee attacks.
WiFi
[edit]The Warrior's Code includes multiplayer functionality utilizing the PSP's built-in WiFi adapter. The game offers a number of PvP gameplay modes as well as a fully-featured co-op game type that allows to team up with another player to complete the game. Unlike its predecessor Brotherhood of The Blade, The Warrior's Code also offers the player the ability to play online in infrastructure mode.
Development
[edit]As a pre-order bonus, the game was shipped with a small action figure of the Guardian class.
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 65/100[1] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Edge | 6/10[2] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 5.5/10[3] |
| Eurogamer | 6/10[4] |
| Game Informer | 8.25/10[5] |
| GamePro |    [6] |
| GameSpot | 6.9/10[7] |
| GameSpy | [8] |
| GameTrailers | 6.7/10[9] |
| GameZone | 6.9/10[10] |
| IGN | 6.9/10[11] |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | [12] |
| Detroit Free Press | [13] |
| The Sydney Morning Herald | [14] |
The game received "mixed or average reviews" according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Edge staff (June 2006). "Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code". Edge. No. 163. p. 95.
- ^ EGM staff (April 2006). "Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 202. p. 107.
- ^ Martin, Matt (July 12, 2006). "Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code". Eurogamer. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ "Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code". Game Informer. No. 156. April 2006. p. 133.
- ^ Johnny K (March 27, 2006). "Review: Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code". GamePro. Archived from the original on May 23, 2006. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Davis, Ryan (April 4, 2006). "Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code Review". GameSpot. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Villoria, Gerald (April 3, 2006). "GameSpy: Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code". GameSpy. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ "Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code Review". GameTrailers. March 30, 2006. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Wrentmore, John (April 2, 2006). "Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code - PSP - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 5, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Nix, Marc (March 31, 2006). "Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code". IGN. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Jongewaard, Dana (April 2006). "Untold Legends: [The] Warrior's Code". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. p. 94. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Newman, Heather (April 16, 2006). "'Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code'". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Fish, Eliot (July 21, 2006). "Untold Legends 2: The Warrior's Code [sic]". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved January 3, 2016.