League of Legends

Overview

League of Legends is a fantastic game with something for players of all skill ranges to enjoy. Although it's better to play with friends, you are not left to your own devices if you tend to keep to yourself. The early hours can be frustrating as you learn the ropes, but once you are swept away by the ebb and flow, it's difficult to resist the constant thrill of the game's diverse battles.

-- As reviewed by GameSpot

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6
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8
Average:

3
Bad:

1

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Last revision on November 7, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Addictive, team-based competition that rivals the best strategy games out there
It's free to play

Reviewers Didn't Like

The character-unlocking stipulations are unbelievably steep

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By GameSpot on October 10, 2013 90

By Yet Another Review Site on August 30, 2010 80

League of Legends is something refreshing in the MMORPG market for several reasons. Firstly it's a concept that I haven't seen many times before in that it's an RTS game and not the usual hack and slash RPG. Secondly it's very friendly...

By Gaming Nexus on December 21, 2009 69

Sometimes, as a reviewer, I come across games that are completely outside my sphere of general knowledge or interest. League of Legends is just such a game, one that encompasses almost every element that I tend to avoid in my game choices. I prefer...

By bjorn3d.com on December 10, 2009 95

I actually enjoyed playing League Of Legends, this game is fast paced, and keeps you on your toes at all times. As I mentioned earlier, this is not your A typical strategy, online game. From the minute you start the game to the minute you finish, you...

By GameSpy on November 30, 2009 80

I have issues with competitive-focused games that place critical content behind lock-and-key. And I don't mean stuff like extra difficulty modes, alternate costumes, or other cosmetic items -- I'm talking about things that are central and...

By NowGamer on November 27, 2009 74

As a ‘gift’ to fans of DotA, League Of Legends does little wrong, but efforts made to broaden its appeal may prove largely fruitless. 7.4/10Print this pageUser reviews (0)Share this pageNoticed something wrong? Report...

By IGN Gear on November 06, 2009 80

Built using the same principles as the wildly popular Defense of the Ancients mod for Warcraft III, League of Legends gives each player control of a powerful champion unit in a team-based battle to destroy each other's bases. real-time strategy...

By Games Radar on November 05, 2009 80

The last few years have seen Defense of the Ancients devour millions of man hours, both in its original incarnation as a WarCraft III mod, and in its refined DotA Allstars evolution. League of Legends, by the original team, is here to provide the...

By GameZone on November 04, 2009 90

With a continuous reward loops for player progress, who can resist working to get that precious rune unlocked? League of Legends has replayability in spades for anyone who loves romps in real-time strategy format. It’s attractive, accessible, and...

By BrightHub on October 29, 2009 60

A review of Riot's flagship title, League of Legends - A successor to the DOTA style of gaming taken from the Warcraft 3 map modding community, the game seeks to evolve a new genre of gaming, of RTS mixed with MMORPG's. So, Just What is League...

By Armchair Empire on October 27, 2009 80

Fast paced strategy games aren’t exactly in short supply on the PC but it seems like there is always room for another good one. This one, based on the Defense of the Ancients map for Warcraft III certainly fits the bill although of course it is...

By Cheat Code Central on October 26, 2009 90

League of Legends combines various related genres such as RTS, RPG, and MMORPG to bring forth a fast-paced, streamlined, action-oriented online game that is accessible to a wide range of players. It's fashioned after Warcraft III and Defense of the...

By PCWorld India on April 13, 2013

Gamers always have room for a great real-time strategy title, and it's time to make room for . Initially released for Windows, Riot Games ported its free-to-play multiplayer online game to the Mac. Identical to its Windows counterpart, League of...

By itreviews.com on January 21, 2010

This is a highly enjoyable team strategy romp, with a clever business model that makes playing for free a perfectly viable proposition. Be warned though: this game is quite difficult to master, and the matchmaking system can throw some seemingly...

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