Legionnaire

Commodore 64 · Strategy

Legionnaire

Certified classic

SystemCommodore 64
GenreStrategy
DeveloperChris Crawford
PublisherAvalon Hill
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 6

Released for the Commodore 64, Legionnaire is a strategy game developed by Chris Crawford and published by Avalon Hill.

Among the 93 C64 strategy games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Chris Crawford also made Patton Versus Rommel for the C64.

Legionnaire is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the C64's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Legionnaire is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Legionnaire walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Legionnaire FAQ

Who made Legionnaire?

It was developed by Chris Crawford and published by Avalon Hill.

Is Legionnaire multiplayer?

No. Legionnaire is a single-player game.

How long does Legionnaire take to play?

As a strategy game, Legionnaire typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Legionnaire on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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