Legends Overview
Legends is a DOS action-adventure title where gameplay involves exploring distinct historical settings. The premise involves alien beings who, finding their entertainment in Earth's conflicts, deliberately instigate wars across different eras using advanced technology. To counter this, a scientist uses a soul transfer device to project a boy named Billy into various individuals throughout time.
Control shifts between characters specific to their eras, including a medieval knight, an Imperial Chinese warrior, an ancient Egyptian acolyte, and a pre-Columbian American Indian. Progression requires gathering coins and objects, which can be traded for items and weapons used against enemies. Health is managed by collecting hearts to extend a life meter. Players switch between equipped weapons using number keys, and non-player characters offer guidance and objectives for each stage.
Each time period concludes with a boss encounter and features optional mini-games, such as a race along the Great Wall. Upon completing an era, the game provides a password for future access, as there is no save function during active play. The final segment takes place on the alien spacecraft, with Billy as the controllable character.
