When comparing Cortex Command vs Legend of Dungeon, the Slant community recommends Cortex Command for most people. In the question“What are the best split-screen PC games?” Cortex Command is ranked 21st while Legend of Dungeon is ranked 27th. The most important reason people chose Cortex Command is:
The physics engine allows for fully destructible environments.
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Pros
Pro Extremely detailed physics engine
The physics engine allows for fully destructible environments.
Pro Endless mods
An in-game mod editor and Steam Workshop compatibility mean that there’s loads of content available.
Pro No VR sickness
Since the player is not controlling an avatar from the first person, but instead is detached from what is happening within the world, there is no risk of motion sickness.
Pro Randomised mayhem adds lots of replayability
As is par for the course in roguelikes, everything in the game is randomised. Items, weapons, buffs and enemies are different with each play through and levels are procedurally generated adding to the replayability of the game considerably.
Pro Couch co-op
The game supports up to four-player local co-op.
Pro Great sound design
Cons
Con Expensive for what is on offer
While the game has endless community content, the in-game content is lacking and may not be worth the sticker price of $19.99.
Con Difficult to use inventory system
The inventory requires scrolling through a single line of items. That process can be tedious on its own, but becomes even more frustrating since that makes the inventory almost impossible to use during combat because the game doesn't pause while the inventory is browsed.
Con Simplistic combat mechanic
The combat consists of walking up to an enemy and pressing the attack button to swing whatever weapon is currently in hand or long-pressing it to charge up a cleave attack. That's it.