Although Bethesda's and Dire Wolf Digital's Collectible Card Game (CCG) The Elder Scrolls: Legends [Free] has been out for a while now, we were waiting for the game to go universal before reviewing it. And now that it's finally out on iPhones, we can talk about what Legends brings to the table and how it stands apart from a game like Hearthstone, which has pretty much become the golden standard for digital CCGs. Since this is a CCG that's still growing, especially now with the influx of more players and the recent Skyrim expansion, it's hard to talk about whether its meta is balanced, whether there are cards that need to be nerfed and haven't, and so on. That's why I will mostly focus this review on the ways Legends stands apart from Hearthstone and whether those differences are a good thing or a bad thing overall. Spoiler warning: I think they are good overall.
Legends had the benefit of coming out years after Hearthstone, which allowed developers to learn from Blizzard's behemoth and try to improve the formula. I believe the developers have managed to give us a CCG with some great ideas and fun mechanics that will definitely entertain card players. While the art leaves a bit to be desired, the game's polish and content should keep you coming back for more. Will Legends draw you away from Hearthstone" I suppose that's a personal choice, but I'll try and make it an informed one.
 

Cards, Attributes, Races and Decks
Legends splits its cards into five differen...