CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. GameSpace
    May 31, 2023
    95
    A platforming masterclass from developer Double Stallion. Accessible for League fans and newcomers alike that nails it on every level. Put some time on your clock for this adventure.
  2. GameGrin
    Jun 16, 2023
    90
    Take control of Ekko and roam the streets of Zaun to unravel a mystery about Syntixi in this great metroidvania title! Great combat and platforming make this an easy recommendation.
  3. But Why Tho?
    May 31, 2023
    90
    Convergence: A League of Legends Story delivers an immersive and satisfying adventure with plenty of room for personalization and offers an enjoyable and engaging experience that knows exactly what it needs to be. With its polished platforming and combat mechanics, customizable difficulty options, and a captivating storyline set in the League of Legends universe, it has much to offer both fans and newcomers alike.
  5. App Trigger
    May 22, 2023
    90
    CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story is Double Stallion and Riot Forge flexing over having perfected the 2D side-scroller genre with this title.
  6. SECTOR.sk
    Jul 31, 2023
    85
    Younger and older players who grew up on classic platform 2D games will find their way to an atypical game from a well-known universe. The game itself is excellently presented, the action side is definitely entertaining, the sound and music fit perfectly into the animated graphics in the atmospheric city, where you definitely have something to discover.
  7. Gaming Age
    Jul 18, 2023
    83
    All told, Convergence can be beaten in just a few hours, but it offers a lot of replayability and additional exploration which I think is fantastic. In my conversation with Rowan, we touched on the goal that Riot Forge has which is to ensure that these games being published in the League of Legends universe strive to be great games on their own, separate from that massive property. The games should be approachable for folks like myself who have no real familiarity with the overarching franchise or narrative. I felt that Convergence was a complete, standalone experience that left nothing out for me. As Riot Forge continues to grow and allow stories to be told inside the League universe across different genres, I look forward to seeing what the next few years will bring.
  8. Meristation
    Jul 7, 2023
    80
    An enjoyable surprise.
  9. Ragequit.gr
    Jul 2, 2023
    80
    Convergence: A League of Legends Story doesn't propose any innovative ideas, but it implements the existing ones so well that they add up to an excellent metroidvania game, guaranteed to please fans of the genre.
  10. Wccftech
    Jun 11, 2023
    80
    Convergence: A League of Legends Story is a genuinely great platformer, with tight combat and platforming, enhanced by various skills and abilities - including the ability to rewind time Prince of Persia style. While the story can be a little opaque for those - like me - who have no clue about League of Legends, it does manage to draw you in and even get you watching Arcane on Netflix (just me?) thanks to some compelling characters and, most of all, a very interesting setting in Zaun, a steampunk dystopia with the worst architectural design ever. Enhanced by excellent visuals and voice acting, Convergence is a game I recommend to everybody, even if you don't know the LoLs.
  11. Shacknews
    Jun 9, 2023
    80
    I had my doubts about two Riot Forge games coming out in such proximity to one another, but Riot Games is proving to be good at picking great developers to give new and interesting life to its League of Legends universe. Double Stallion didn’t just flesh out another corner of League of Legends lore with Convergence. It also built a metroidvania that I feel would be considered innovative and enjoyable whether it had the League of Legends name on it or not. I wish the enemies had more variety to them, and the time-shifting effects on voiced dialogue are sometimes very silly, but I would dare to say that whether you enjoy LoL or not, you’re in for a treat if you choose to spend time with this game.
  12. PLAY! Zine
    Jun 7, 2023
    80
    CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story is another great title set in the well-established LoL universe. With some classic Metroidvania elements and innovative additions, CONVERGENCE offers an amazing gameplay experience. Even if you’re not that big of a fan of the genre, the game is worth trying out just for its beautiful art style and top-notch visuals.
  13. COGconnected
    Jun 6, 2023
    80
    In the end, Convergence: A League of Legends Story is a game about choosing who you want to be and forging bonds with others. No one can save the world alone. Isolation will only make you lose sight of what you were trying to save. It’s also a game about how awesome time-bending parkour is, and I respect that.
  14. Siliconera
    Jun 4, 2023
    80
    Despite its occasional flaws, I liked Convergence a lot. It may not be the game that gets me into League of Legends, but it did provide a great introduction to the world and its cast. It’s a solid platformer, combining satisfying movement and combat with a surprisingly heartfelt story.
  15. GamingBolt
    Jun 2, 2023
    80
    With heavy doses of action platforming, a dash of Metroidvania and some striking visuals, Convergence: A League of Legends Story provides a compelling side-story for Ekko.
  16. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Jun 1, 2023
    80
    It’s clear from the outset that Double Stallion, the developer behind Convergence, has a lot of passion for Ekko and the League of Legends world at large. Every moment, story beat, and line of dialogue is carefully crafted, and with an art style as gorgeous as this, it makes for an experience that will please just about any League of Legends fan.
  17. Multiplayer.it
    May 29, 2023
    80
    Convergence: A League of Legends Story is a good platformer that tells a nice story and is a brilliant way to expand one's love for the world of League of Legends.
  18. IGN Portugal
    May 29, 2023
    80
    Convergence: A League of Legends Story is another success story in the League of Legends universe. With Ekko at the forefront, Double Stallion has managed to create a solid and fun Metroidvania, perfectly combining precise platforming with intense combat, without losing a drop of the personality of this intrepid hero.
  19. GamesRadar+
    May 19, 2023
    80
    An intricate, playful Metroidvania set in the worst that League of Legends' universe has to offer, Convergence brings its dystopia to life by knitting weighty platforming together with excellent time-winding combat, and is only held back by its slightly cartoonish take on its source material.
  20. MMORPG.com
    Jun 8, 2023
    75
    The dozen or so hours of Convergence: A League Of Legends Story accomplished what it's set out to do: It told me a great story set within the League of Legends universe, and it did so with fun gameplay and a cool world to explore. Ekko is a fantastic character, and his time-bending kit is a lot of fun to mess around with while running, jumping, and climbing through the world of Zaun. However, the game plays it safe a lot of the time, which I feel holds it back from its true potential. I enjoyed Convergence, it is worthy of the franchise from which it was born, but it won't be the first game I think of when I look at the library Riot is building.
  21. CGMagazine
    Jun 4, 2023
    75
    Convergence: A League of Legends Story is an all-around good game that huge League of Legends fans will adore. For those jumping in for the genre, you’ll enjoy yourself, but it ends up settling in the middle of the pack in terms of platforming, exploration, and mechanics, while the art style gets an extra bump up.
  22. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Jun 1, 2023
    75
    Convergence: A League of Legends Story, inspired by the League of Legends universe, met with the players.
  23. Gamereactor UK
    Jun 6, 2023
    70
    Convergence: A League of Legends Story is a really solid platformer, and an even better story. There are some minor annoyances throughout, and the game peaks fairly quickly with a slow middle section, but the end payoff certainly makes it worth sitting through in its entirety.
This publication does not provide a score for their reviews.
This publication has not posted a final review score yet.
These unscored reviews do not factor into the Metascore calculation.

In Progress & Unscored

?
  1. Polygon
    May 26, 2023
    If you go in without the expectations of Arcane, Convergence is a great adventure. Ekko faces off against some great boss fights against champions like Camille, Warwick, and Jinx. These boss fights force you to play differently; Camille uses the high ground and hextech tools to control the battlefield, while Warwick is more of a raw force of nature that is best dodged and controlled. Seeing these champions outside of League is a reminder of the promise of Riot Forge games. As it turns out, many of these characters do best outside the confines of a competitive game. Convergence offers another chance for them to shine in their element.

Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best PC Game of 2023

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. musical_muze
    Jun 21, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. We all dream of the future, of the person we’ll become one day, and of the adventures we’ll have. If, right now, you could go back in time and talk to your former self ten or fifteen years ago, how do you think former you would react? Would they be proud or disappointed in the person you’ve become? This is the journey Ekko embarks on in Convergence. A future version of Ekko jumps back to the present—by the way, present Ekko, you will one day invent a time machine, surprise!—to stop a catastrophic future event from happening. For some reason, Future Ekko needs the help of his present self to do this. Say no more, future me, let’s go beat up some bad guys and save the day!

    Convergence is a metroidvania that follows Ekko—present Ekko—as he explores various areas of Zaun, beats up a lot of badguys, and meets some characters that will be familiar to those who have played League of Legends. Along the way, he learns more about his future self and the decisions that lead to him becoming that person.

    Things get weird when you can rewind time. The crux of Convergence’s mechanics is that Ekko, as an inventor, creates gadgets that allow him to manipulate time. Whether it be platforming, combat, or story beats, the game lets you rewind the game—within limits—and it’s a weird mechanic to get used to. I kept forgetting it was even an option until a few hours into the game, and by the end of my time with it, I felt like I was just beginning to get comfortable with it. I am, unfortunately, too smooth-brained for Convergence. However, I did have a lot of fun with the game. The platforming, while sometimes a bit un-wieldy and loose, did its job well and had some really challenging puzzle sections. The combat in the game was exceptional, because it forced you to constantly adapt and learn new ways to fight. Every time I got comfortable in a certain fighting style and started spamming it, the game would throw a new type of enemy at me that punished what I was trying to do. It was frustrating at times, but also genius, and I can’t help but respect the design. The other metroidvania aspects of the game were solid and did their job well. In typical metroidvania fashion, you start out with a single jump and a basic attack, picking up new abilities and upgrading existing moves as you progress. By the time the game ends, you’re zipping around the levels with a plethora of movement and combat abilities. The collectibles in Convergence are good fun to grab. Some of them give you resources to upgrade your abilities, some of them provide extra lore and background to what is happening, and some of them unlock cosmetic options to keep Ekko looking fresh.

    I have two small gripes with Convergence. The first is that the writers sometimes leaned too heavily on a player base that already understood the world of League of Legends. I think that somebody who had no knowledge of Runeterra or its characters before playing Convergence might be more confused that was necessary. For example, the Piltover/Zaun dynamic is poorly explained in the game, which I feel is fundamental to any media set in either of those places. My second complaint is that the game is a slow burn. I had lackluster impressions after two hours of play, because I couldn’t find any real reasons to care about what was happening and the gameplay was bland. However, Convergence eventually picked up the pace and I found myself liking it much more.
    I respect Convergence, because it did what it set out to do, it did it well, and it didn’t over-sell itself. It was a solid metroidvania that was fun to play and a great experience as a League of Legends fan. Convergence wasn’t the next paradigm shift in gaming, and it probably won’t make anyone’s Game of the Year list, but it didn’t have those aspirations. It was content to be a good metroidvania, and it achieved those goals with flying colors.    … Full Review »
  2. Marxi01
    Jun 8, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. İt is really a good platforming game. Our character ekko is improving and getting new skills. So game is getting better a few hours later you play. Metroidvania type and very good bosses also. Story is not so interesting but for lol players it has some easter eggs. Also warwick, camille and jinx is in the game as a boss!… Full Review »
  3. Jt0429
    Jun 2, 2023
    8
    Good-
    Comic book-style aesthetic lends itself well to the action and looks sharp throughout. Time-winding mechanics and combat feel    Good-
    Comic book-style aesthetic lends itself well to the action and looks sharp throughout. Time-winding mechanics and combat feel responsive, while side content provides fun diversions. Well-designed bosses. A solid narrative with good voice-acting all around.

    Bad-
    Combat can get a bit messy on some occasions, especially in some of the more packed rooms. Certain enemies feel generic. Having more context on Ekko's backstory from the start would have been nice.

    Thoughts-
    Like The Mageseeker, it’s not very long but doesn’t bog you down with filler and arguably has better pacing. While fans may appreciate it more, even those who never got into the MOBA or swept up in the Arcane craze will find plenty to enjoy in Convergence.    … Full Review »
See all user reviews »