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Shadow Legend is an exploration-RPG exclusively designed for VR where you play as the Grand Master of the Knights Templar in a story-driven medieval crusade. Freely explore densely filled worlds and use your sword, bow, and magic skills to save your kingdom from the destruction of Lord Adaroth.
Shadow Legend VR is a adventure, rpg and action game
developed and published by VitruviusVR.
Released on March 07th 2019 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 536 reviews of which 418 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 20.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8
- Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD equivalent or greater
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 18 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC. Standing or Room Scale
- Additional Notes: VR Headset required, 2x USB 3.0 ports
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Shadow Legend VR, developed and published by VitruviusVR, is a VR-exclusive medieval fantasy adventure that fully commits to physical immersion as its defining strength. Designed specifically for motion-controlled virtual reality rather than adapted from a flat-screen experience, the game places players directly into the armor of the Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Set in the war-torn land of Anaria, the narrative frames your quest as a struggle between powerful divine forces, but the real emphasis lies in how you physically inhabit the world rather than simply observe it. One of the game’s most impressive qualities is the density of interactive elements woven into its environments. Nearly everything feels tangible. Weapons are not selected from menus but grasped with your hands. Shields must be physically raised to block incoming blows. Arrows are manually nocked, drawn, and released. Cooking food involves placing ingredients over fire. Forging requires hammering metal. Even mundane actions, such as rummaging through containers or interacting with merchants, are grounded in tactile motion. These interactions do more than provide novelty—they reinforce presence. Instead of abstracting systems into UI overlays, the game consistently tries to anchor mechanics within the physical space around you. Combat is built around weight and timing rather than frantic button-mashing. Melee encounters demand deliberate swings and careful positioning. Enemies block and counter, forcing you to read their movements and commit to strikes with purpose. Shields and parries become essential tools, especially when facing tougher foes. While the enemy AI can feel somewhat predictable at times, the physicality of combat keeps encounters engaging. There is a genuine satisfaction in successfully deflecting an attack and responding with a well-timed counterstrike. Ranged combat adds variety, with bows requiring steady aim and magical abilities expanding your offensive toolkit. Boss encounters raise the intensity further, often incorporating multiple phases that test endurance and adaptability. Exploration plays an equally important role in the experience. The world of Anaria is structured into semi-open zones filled with hidden paths, collectibles, and optional objectives. Runes scattered throughout levels unlock access to stronger gear, encouraging thorough exploration rather than linear progression. Environmental storytelling enhances immersion, with ruined cathedrals, crypts, and medieval villages providing atmospheric backdrops. The art direction leans toward gothic fantasy, delivering moody lighting and detailed architecture that translate well in VR. While not the most graphically cutting-edge VR title available, the consistency of its visual design creates a cohesive and believable setting. The role-playing elements are integrated through tangible systems rather than complex stat screens. Your inventory is represented by a physical chest that you carry, reinforcing the game’s commitment to diegetic design. Interacting with NPCs can even involve voice recognition, allowing players to respond verbally instead of selecting dialogue from menus. This feature, though not flawless, adds another layer of immersion that few VR games attempt. The story itself serves more as a guiding thread than a deeply layered narrative epic. The conflict between divine beings and your role within it provides context, but the emotional weight comes more from inhabiting the world than from cinematic storytelling. Comfort and accessibility options are thoughtfully implemented, acknowledging the varied preferences of VR players. Multiple locomotion settings—including teleportation, smooth movement, and snap turning—help reduce motion discomfort. These options make the experience approachable without compromising immersion for those who prefer full locomotion. The overall length of the campaign falls within a mid-range VR experience, typically spanning several hours depending on how much optional content players pursue. While some may wish for a broader scope or more varied enemy behavior, the game’s runtime feels focused rather than overstretched. It avoids filler and instead maintains steady pacing throughout its questline. Ultimately, Shadow Legend VR stands as a strong example of what a purpose-built VR RPG can achieve. It may not rival the scale of major studio productions, but its dedication to physical interaction and environmental immersion gives it a distinctive identity. The tactile nature of combat, the layered exploration, and the commitment to making nearly every action feel embodied rather than menu-driven elevate the experience beyond a simple fantasy adventure. For players seeking a medieval VR journey where presence and interaction take precedence over sprawling complexity, it delivers a satisfying and immersive crusade. Rating: 7/10
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I came back to play this game for the first time after playing Arken Age. It blew me away. This studio understands VR more than any other studio in the medium. I want the level of care and detail to be in all VR games. It does feel like a game that would have come out during the release year but that's to be expected. One aspect of the controls aren't the best in terms of climbing up onto ledges but it has been addressed in their latest body of work. It's still a beautiful showcase of what would come later when they release their Masterpiece Arken Age. Vitruvius has easily become my favorite VR studio and I will be checking out their next project once it is released.
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Played on Quest 3, and everything worked perfectly through Virtual Desktop. I only checked out Shadow Legend because it’s from the same dev as Arken Age, and it kinda feels like a predecessor to that game. It’s pretty short, clocking in at about five hours to 100% it without rushing, but I still highly recommend it. It’s short, but sweet! And if you end up liking it, Arken Age is the natural next step. Same vibe, just better in pretty much every way. A few cons: The combat wasn’t so great for me, and it honestly felt kind of tacked on, like something they added late in development just to have that checkmark. It works, it’s just not a selling point for me. The game’s also pretty linear, and once you move on, you can't go back to earlier areas (though there is a level select after you've finished the game). It doesn’t really feel like a full RPG, but more like a bunch of ideas the devs wanted to try out before they really found their groove with Arken Age. That said, I still had a good time just wandering around, finding hidden stuff, and doing the light platforming and puzzles. The exploration side of things is definitely where the game shines for me, and it’s what kept me engaged the whole way through. Score: A solid 7 out of 10.
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the Combat feels kinda weak, but you do get to pet and feed a dog, and throw a stick for the dog too, so its not all bad
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It may sound stupid, but I kinda regret having bought it during a sale (because imo I should've payed more!). I'm having a blast with this game. I really feared that it was another "wiggle your hand and slash every enemy" sort of game... but it is NOT. Fighting is way more fun and also the sheer amount of different activities and possibilities is just great. Some things were simply implemented for fun (like feeding the dog or even giving it voice commands such as "sit" and "roll), and some seem fun at first, but actually have an effect. Like using the grind stone and sharpening your sword for which you will get a +4 damage bonus! This game has SO many great ideas and mechanics in it, it is ridiculous! And most of those even work from the get go without glitching into nirvana like a lot of other games. A few years back, I already said I am convinced that in the not so distant future we could not just select our dialogue options, but actually SAY what we want to say. And here we are! And also in a VR game! Ok, sometimes voice recognition doesn't work so well, but I actually think that is the fault of poor, sucky Windows. Guys, please keep making games like this!!
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Shadow Legend VR is currently priced at 20.99€ on Steam.
Shadow Legend VR is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 20.99€ on Steam.
Shadow Legend VR received 418 positive votes out of a total of 536 achieving a rating of 7.38.
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Shadow Legend VR was developed and published by VitruviusVR.
Shadow Legend VR is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Shadow Legend VR is not playable on MacOS.
Shadow Legend VR is not playable on Linux.
Shadow Legend VR is a single-player game.
Shadow Legend VR does not currently offer any DLC.
Shadow Legend VR does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Shadow Legend VR does not support Steam Remote Play.
Shadow Legend VR is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Shadow Legend VR.
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Developer
VitruviusVR
Publisher
VitruviusVR
Release
07 Mar 2019
VR
VR Only
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