Legion (video game)

Legion
Developer(s)Slitherine Software
Paradox Interactive
Publisher(s)
Mac OS X
Designer(s)Iain McNeill
Platform(s)Windows, OS X, iPad
ReleaseWindows
  • NA: June 4, 2002[1]
  • UK: September 20, 2002
Mac OS X
  • EU: April 1, 2003
  • NA: April 10, 2003[2]
iOS
  • WW: March 12, 2013[3]
Genre(s)Computer wargame
Mode(s)Single player

Legion is a turn-based computer wargame with a historical setting, designed by Slitherine and released in 2002. In Legion, the player attempts to build a powerful army by controlling villages and defeating enemies with the ultimate goal of dominating a region. An updated version, Legion Gold, was released in 2003.[4] A port for OS X was released in 2003, developed by Freeverse.[5] A sequel, Legion II, was announced on November 16, 2004 for a 2005 release.[6]

  1. ^ Simmons, Todd (June 4, 2002). "Legion Ships to Stores". IGN. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Freeverse ships Legion in North America". Macworld. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  3. ^ "Slitherine's Legion goes mobile and 50% off!". Slitherine Software. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  4. ^ Colayco, Bob (27 March 2003). "Legion Gold goes gold". GameSpot. Fandom. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  5. ^ Samhain, Cynn (24 March 2003). "Legion marches to Mac". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Legion II – Civilization & Empire". GamesIndustry.biz. Gamer Network. 16 November 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2023.