It was released in seven episodes, with the first two episodes released simultaneously on iOS on December 22, 2011. The remaining five episodes, as well as versions for Windows and Mac OS X, were released in the spring of 2012.[3] Like the previous three Law & Order games, this is a graphic adventure game that mirrors the TV series in having both police procedural and courtroom portions to the game play.[4] The game was withdrawn from sale on digital platforms after Telltale Games chose not to renew their digital distribution agreement with license holders.[5]
Episodes
Law & Order: Legacies is composed of seven episodes, released over the course of four months.
Chapter
Written by
Episode Release date
Episode 1: Revenge
Ryan Kaufman
December 22, 2011 (iOS) January 24, 2012 (Windows/OS X)
Notes:
Detective Rey Curtis investigates a murder of a maid in a 5-star hotel with the help of Olivia Benson from the Special Victims Unit.
Episode 2: Home to Roost
Arie Kaplan & Andy Hartzell
December 22, 2011 (iOS) January 24, 2012 (Windows/OS X)
Notes:
In 1999, Rey Curtis and Lennie Briscoe investigate when a body is discovered with a gash on the thigh.
Episode 3: Killer Smart
Ed Kuehnel & Ryan Kaufman
January 6, 2012 (iOS) January 24, 2012 (Windows/OS X)
Notes:
Detective Mike Logan consults with the 27th precinct when he investigates a string of dumped bodies in Long Island.
Episode 4: Nobody's Child
Andy Hartzell
January 20, 2012 (iOS) February 18, 2012 (Windows/OS X)
Notes:
On New Year's Eve 1999, the battered body of a young boy is found in an alley.
Episode 5: Ear Witness
Ed Kuehnel & Ryan Kaufman
February 9, 2012 (iOS) February 18, 2012 (Windows/OS X)
Notes:
A woman is murdered and the only witness is her blind son who can identify the suspect by the sound of their voice.
Episode 6: Side Effects
Andy Hartzell
February 25, 2012 (iOS) March 29, 2012 (Windows/OS X)
Notes:
A murder investigation at a prep school uncovers a dark secret being kept by parents and faculty members.
Episode 7: Resolution
Ryan Kaufman
March 26, 2012 (iOS) March 29, 2012 (Windows/OS X)
Notes:
The element that ties the cases together is revealed, and the culprit is uncovered.
Law & Order: Legacies received mixed to negative reviews from critics upon release. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 53/100 for the PC version based on 10 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[6]
