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. 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.
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  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.

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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 »
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