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7th Legion
Developer Epic MegaGames, Vision Software
7th Legion is a real-time strategy video game for Microsoft Windows, developed by Vision Software and Epic MegaGames and published by MicroProse in 1997. The game consists of two single-player campaigns and supports multiplayer online games. Tommo re-released the game on GOG.com in February 2014, but without multiplayer. In a joint effort, Nintendo was going to help Epic MegaGames port the game to Nintendo 64, but… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
53 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Lemmy, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Jul 17, 2026 · last updated Oct 9, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
52
Mixed
26 positive · 24 negative
95% range 39–65%
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| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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3 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mixed
55 of 97 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
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Reactions
53 of 53 · most liked firstThis is a no-frills re-release of the 1997 Game. If you liked it then, you'll like it now. No fresh coat of paint, no additional features, nothing. For better or worse, it is exactly as it was. For the uninitiated, 7th Legion is an RTS about two factions, the 7th Legion and the Chosen. The Chosen are comprised of the rich, powerful, and uber smart that evacuated Earth when pollution rendered the planet uninhabitable. The 7th Legion are so-called because they were the ones left behind, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ah yes, good old 7th legion. <jontron moment>..memories with this one. I still have nightmares</> But jokes aside. This is 7th legion. An old epic megagames rts which holds up because of 2 things - technotrash soundtrack , which is kinda awesome (at least half of it), and because there is ability to play 'cards' from hand right on the battlefield applying buffs, debuffs, dealing direct damage and/or summoning reinforcements, like you playing some sort of ccg. That and the fact that you don't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was a young boy once. There was 7th legion. It was awesome. It's still awesome.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Figured out how to rip music from XM. Blair Zuppicich did a great job with 7th Legion (say what you will about the game), and though Steam just gives you the soundtrack in mp3 format, I was confused that several themes were missing. This is a problem that perplexed me for many years, especially since my favorite theme was not among these files. Then, I tripped over a user on YouTube one day, Nameless One, who had managed to rip some of these 'missing' tunes and uploaded them. Reinvigorated, I…
unlabelledView post →Blair Zuppicich, the composer for 7th Legion and most other Vision Software titles is an unsung master of video game music. Sadly, his works always tend to end up in rather flawed games, and 7th Legion is no exception. The game's premise is great, though a bit too heavily influenced by Warhammer 40000, especially when it comes to unit designs. It also has some pretty interesting mechanics, most importantly a card game system, which it probably was the first RTS games to have, even though we've…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It took some work to get it working for myself on windows 8.1, so be prepared to possibly have to tinker. The reward can be worth it however. Paying full price may be a bit much, but dont hesitate if you see it in a humble bundle of some sort.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sorry,but this game dont work on windows 8? :( , Update the game please :)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →unplayable (cant launch)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buy the game, install it, go to the SFX folder of the game and look for files with the extension XM. specifically look for BGM6.XM. and then just google for a XM to mp3 converter and you are done. the game price is worth it for that track alone. the game on its own its ok, i bought it on GoG some time ago and years before i played it on my old MMX pentium. the AI is dumb but the dreadful pathing and the completely overpowered and ridiculous card system will make the game challenging enough.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't bother. The Steam release is incredibly broken, and the game isn't worth the time it takes to get it working on a modern PC.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7th Legion is a very old 1990's sci-fi RTS game very similar to command & conquer. The game does not launch correctly under Windows 10 October 2018 edition, so I can't recommend it. Because it's not compatible with newer OS versions, and the developer has not fixed this, it should be removed from Steam.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you have problems getting the game to work then forget using the enclosed DXWrapper. Use DXWnd instead which you can download from their sourceforge webpage. Once installed If you look in the DXWnd 'exports' folder you will find compatibility templates. Just pick a template for a similar DirectDraw game from that time period, unless you want to create your own. Make sure to change the path to your legion.exe and untick 'run in window' or choose resolution, etc. As for the game, I would only…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7th Legion is a Strategy game which I really enjoyed in the late 90's. I cannot however recommend this version as it does not run well on modern machines. If the game doesn't start for you at all, try removing ddraw.dll from the game folder.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Blast from the Past.The game is barely playable on today's PCs but definatly worth it for the nostalgia
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game doesnt work.....why is it on steam? Because of the money grab. Don't buy this game until the new publisher releases a fix (which will probably never happen) It has a cool intro and soundtrack though.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Release a game on steam that require you to have an OS that was before Steams time. If you dont have win98(Who would?) You need to download a thing and delete some things. They haven't bothered to release a fix for it. Damn shame, because the game is great. I recommend the game, but at the same time I can't since they released a broken version for every OS that's out there.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atrocious. Couldn't stomach more than 10 minutes. Abysmal controls, no settings to configure, no tutorial, game speed way too high, and massively outdated visuals. Intro movie was cool. Story seemed to have promise. Glad this came as part of a 12 game bundle and worked out to $0.33/£0.22.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I used to love this game back in the day. I can't recommend it now though because I am not about to go through steps to play it on a Win10 machine. I'll give it a recommend if they ever optimize it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The 7 year old in me feels happy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Warning: Rosetinted nostalgia goggles are equipped. Ah yes, the good old days. 7th Legion is a good game with lots of charm. It's also the only game I can remember that has such an pisspoor pathfinding. Like, the pathfinding is atrociously bad. Units not moving when ordered or moving into places you haven't even had your cursor near bad. Yet I like the game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →WARNING: This game can only function under Win98 or lower version. It doesn't support advanced operation system. Don't buy this game. It's a scam. You can't run it in WinXP or advanced version because you will encounter a blurred screen. Although there have some people suggested that you need to download and install a software named DXWND in order to make it work correctly. But why I must do it when I met the system requirements in the above list?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What's your "no one but me remembers" game? 7th Legion is the epitome of 90's RTS boom. Just cool edgy robots that look like spiders and dudes riding dinosaurs. Had 3D cutscenes, the most bog standard space marine stuff, etc.
unlabelledView post →very cool rts. devs could patch the resolution on modern systems at least
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →CANT GET THIS TO WORK
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7th Legion Review If I could sum up 7th Legion in one sentence, it’d be: “A poorly aged RTS that doesn’t live up to its potential.” Released in 1997, it tries to offer fast-paced real-time strategy gameplay but ultimately misses the mark in almost every way. Gameplay At its core, 7th Legion is an RTS game where you build units, manage resources, and fight enemies in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world. But calling it a strategy game feels generous because there’s very little actual strategy…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game doesnt work disappoointed and out 7$
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the funniest RTS games I have ever Played
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7th Legion, developed by Epic MegaGames and Vision Software and later republished by Atari and Nightdive Studios, is a fascinating artifact of late-1990s real-time strategy design—a game that sought to challenge conventions of the genre at a time when resource management and base-building were the unquestioned pillars of success. Rather than following the Command & Conquer or StarCraft formula, 7th Legion embraced a faster, more combat-driven structure that placed momentum and aggression at the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7th Legion makes its return with a no-frills re-release of the original 1997 RTS. For fans of the classic, it’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane—exactly as it was, with no fresh coat of paint or added features. However, that also means it brings along its fair share of quirks and frustrations. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the game pits two factions—the 7th Legion, the underdogs left behind on an uninhabitable Earth, against the Chosen, the elite who fled to the stars. The storyline is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey guys I just finished the single player campaign with 7 legion and I wanted to share my feelings. Game is extremely cheap so we shouldnt even bother if we really SHOULD buy it - its here for us, 90s kids who used to play this games during our childchood period. Despite its a bit glitchy to move units and not really comfortable about the controls or mechanics itself, it still given me some fun and satisfaction to win the maps and in the end, the game. From my perspective some of the mechanics…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game because it brings back great memories. It is a classic to me and I would buy this just for this reason. Although the dinamics of it are strange I really love the game and enjoyed it so much as a kid even though I only played a demo of it which was AWESOME !! 8/10 A-. Just a great experiance for a strategy game enthusiast !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game doesn't even work. For me to get the 5 minutes to write this review I literally just left it crashed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Classic, goofy, mechs. what's not to like.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After those many years gone game is, is strickly speaking, out of date ;) Barely playable. Ofcoz you still can play it, but no fun really. Sadly, 'cos it was one of my favourites, back then. Just forget it. Nope.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Loved this game as a kid. It might have actually been my first RTS. It's a headache to run though... I managed to get it running on my last pc but even that took a bunch of BS and now on my WIN 11 pc it's even worse. Why would you expect people to pay for something you know won't run on anything? Unless you're willing to do the grooling crap you gadda do to get it to work (if you even can) Don't waste your money. Total buzz kill.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The only reason someone would play this game is if you played it when it was its time and enjoyed it, and you want to give it another try. For everyone else, i could only think to curiousity as a reason to endure the clunky movement, delayed response of the units, to have an idea how games were back in the days.Story is nothing that you didnt see before, apocaliptic world and two factions fighting for supremacy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its makeup is cool but bad/limited execution. I don't know which card does what. My troops wont go where I say to go. I can see 4 square feet of the map at a time. Completing missions for money puts emphasis on micro and thats the unique thing. The units are varied enough that there IS a game buried here somewhere. Someone please revitalize this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This does not spark joy. Feels like a poor knock off of Command & Conquer
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good old 90's RTS.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I tried to like this but the extremely poor pathing and overall randomness of the game due to the "battle card" system makes this more frustrating than anything. For a good Command & Conquer style game I'd recommend Meridian: New World.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I use to love this game but unfortuately it is so out of date it isnt worth playing if you have windows 8, 8.1 or 10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was bad in 1997, it's terribad in 2014 with perfectible pathfinding, minimalist U.I., horrible controls and no options to change graphics. It's basically the base 1997 version with NO enhancements at an already laughable price (5€/$ for such an rts, skip it!) 2/10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is similar to the original Command & Conquer games, but more confusing and harder to grasp as it doesn't explain what certain units and buildings do in-game or what the controls are. The storyline is interesting but I would just stick with C&C. 3/10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It definitely shows its age but it's a good game. Crashes often but it was playable for me
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gamigo-backed Fawkes Games is apparently going to just keep on pumping out old Defiance DLC now, if its last few updates are anything to go by. #7thLegion https://gamesense.co/game/7th-legion/news/discuss/defiance-s-new-handler-revives-2014-7th-legion-dlc-with-its-new-faction-and-dynamic-events/
unlabelledView post →The music is super bad-ass, but the gameplay is really weak. The UI looks bad too. It feels like a cheap copy of C&C. Yes, the very first C&C which came out 2 years before this! To be honest, it's more like a copy of Dune 2 (1992) with the extra ability to select more than one unit at a time (group-select, yeah Dune 2 did not have this). The problem (for the game) is that we can play even Dune 2 in a modern way (with the ability to group-select, higher res., etc.) (Dune Legacy), so there's no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →love this game, really brings me back to my childhood
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the first PC game I played back in the 90's, I felt so nostalgic of seeing this available in Steam... If you never played this game I would only recommend it if you like retro games. Otherwise you may want to consider something more modern. If you are willing to buy it just keep in mind that you will need to download DxWnd to get it to work in Win10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of those good, overlooked RTS games from the 90s. Most modern gamers take a look at the graphics of a game and then pass it over. In that case, many gamers would simply ignore this title. However, this is one of, if not the first sci-fi RTS game to also incorporate a card system. Not in the sense of trading or collecting, but rather as usable abilities, buffs, debuffs, and attacks that you "drag and drop" from your hand (up to five cards) in the upper-right. There are two…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this game back in the day honestly when i was really young it was a game my dad liked and i liked it too it's a little clunky lol but it's still great to me
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this back in the 90s. Its a great game! Sadly it will not work on my computer and the steam fix wont help.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tags: RTS - Real Time Strategy Additional Tags: Delete Local Content & Remove from Library TLDR: Broken. Crashes to desktop on launch.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game but difficult
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