League of Legends

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  1. nictimus
    Jan 6, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have play this game for quite a while... I play it because is a very competitive multiplayer, its a extremely easy to learn, the community is harsh but I think in this new genre this is very common, this is a great game I have to say, but requires a little amount of skill in comparisson with other titles such as dota 2 or Heroes of Newerth. The popularity of this game is due to the way Riot games turn free to play into one of the most succesful type of games. I give this game a 7.… Expand
  2. Hominghead
    Jan 6, 2013
    7
    A very well-done and clean game.
    The developers put alot of effort into the content, but listen little to the community.
    Yet this is also a good thing, that they don't. The community is a living hell and the first reason that makes this game a horrible game. The second reason being their evaluation of the competitive player's performance. It is being counted through an individual    A very well-done and clean game.
    The developers put alot of effort into the content, but listen little to the community.
    Yet this is also a good thing, that they don't.

    The community is a living hell and the first reason that makes this game a horrible game.

    The second reason being their evaluation of the competitive player's performance.
    It is being counted through an individual ELO-Rating that is only based off your Win-Lose factor, however not taken into account that you play a match alongside with other 4 players which oftentimes are just genuine useless anchors, which makes the ELO-Rating a joke.

    DotA2 did it better, your performance is calculated by what you actually do inside a match, as opposed to Win-Lose ratio.

    Other negative Technical aspects:

    - Uses Adobe Air
    - No Replay System for a long period of time. Coming Soon    … Expand
  3. lorddragonstar
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    Many of these reviews are dated, this game has changed and added content over the years and is far superior to the original release. I started playing at the end of 2009 and I've played off and on since then and it gets better with each season/update/release. I've played lots of multi-player online battle arena (MOBA) style games and this is my favorite - that includes dota/dota2, Hon,Many of these reviews are dated, this game has changed and added content over the years and is far superior to the original release. I started playing at the end of 2009 and I've played off and on since then and it gets better with each season/update/release. I've played lots of multi-player online battle arena (MOBA) style games and this is my favorite - that includes dota/dota2, Hon, demigod, among others (although those are all good games, I just like LoL more).

    There are over 100 champions to pick from (109 as of this writing).
    There are many game modes, normal games, draft, ranked, 5v5, 3v3, and Domination. Current it is expected that an all random single lane map will become a standard mode which is currently available in custom games right now.
    Tournaments are very exciting to watch and many pro teams around the world compete. It's very easy to watch a pro player stream to improve your game.
    Honor, Tribunal, and a quality dedication from riot has GREATLY decreased the players who ruin games (trolls, racists, flamers, afker's) while these still exists (as they do in any multi player game) it is much better, and one of the better gaming experiences I've had in a long time.

    And it's free. If you haven't played it before or if you have played it a long time ago check it out now!    … Expand
  4. LostInRealms
    Jan 4, 2013
    8
    8/10 This is probably one of the funnest Computer games ive ever played. I love the game itself the idea. the characters. The skins..Everything. The only reason i took away 2 ratings is because of the community. IF you want 12 Year old trolling little kids bothering you all day thats the only issue with this game.
  5. ShardFenix
    Jan 2, 2013
    1
    Friends got me into League, but it's so bad I've been actively trying to convince them to stop playing. Every game turns into a shouting match of blame and frustration. The random people you play with in game are the dumbest and most egocentric people you will ever meet in your life. The LoL community is terrible, even by the standards of online games. The item and champion balance is soFriends got me into League, but it's so bad I've been actively trying to convince them to stop playing. Every game turns into a shouting match of blame and frustration. The random people you play with in game are the dumbest and most egocentric people you will ever meet in your life. The LoL community is terrible, even by the standards of online games. The item and champion balance is so poorly done that it's a wonder anyone even considers this a competitive game. I know high-schoolers that can do better game design.

    If you play LoL, you'll most likely end up quitting after your first few games because you'll be fed up by low cooldown teleports, invincibility, and stuns (which are basically in-game bans). Nothing about this game is good or enjoyable.    … Expand
  6. The_Reginald
    Dec 28, 2012
    2
    Really dumb game. I can't believe its so popular. You hardly do anything at all its incredibly simple and uncomplicated. Its like an arcade game for kids 5 and under.
  7. crazywaffle124
    Dec 24, 2012
    10
    soooooo overrated. This game is repetitive, boring, and frustrating. This game is only popular because it is free and undemanding (in terms of running on computer).
  8. Bountak
    Dec 21, 2012
    10
    This is the new king of MOBAS and will remain so for many years to come. The game always gets updated regularly and the devs are the best out there. They always interact with the community and give the players what they want. There is also a bunch of tournament and an enormous e-sport scene for this game which makes it all that much exciting and fun to watch and play.
  9. ollo667
    Dec 19, 2012
    0
    Repetitive game-play, horribly imbalanced and homogenized champions and a toxic community. I had more fun watching paint dry than playing this pathetic excuse for a video-game.
  10. NikiSan1
    Dec 19, 2012
    10
    best thing to play for free and best moba for now, also it isn't pay 2 win game, new champions almost every week, patches and fun mod as dominion and worldwide championship.
  11. chopstick
    Dec 19, 2012
    5
    The game is ok, but the community is horrible. Even though i'm lvl 30 i always play with teammates who doen't know anything and play horribly. The game is slowpaced and champions are really easy to play. The players always have to report some1 even though they were then ones feeding/playing horrible. Ranked matches ain't so much better. All the matches i have played so far in ranked, thereThe game is ok, but the community is horrible. Even though i'm lvl 30 i always play with teammates who doen't know anything and play horribly. The game is slowpaced and champions are really easy to play. The players always have to report some1 even though they were then ones feeding/playing horrible. Ranked matches ain't so much better. All the matches i have played so far in ranked, there have been about 2-3 people who didn't really know how to play. I like the dota 2 community better, the game is "harder" and therefore the bad players don't play it.
    Overall i liked the game. A good thing and also a bad thing is that they keep adding new champions. This makes the game harder to balance and most of the new champs are UP or OP. Ofc they fix them after some patches.    … Expand
  12. lilaxel
    Dec 12, 2012
    10
    I think League of Legends is one of the best free to play online multiplayer games!First time,when I just looked at the game,I thought It's a bit weird,but then I started playing,and I just got to say that It's pretty fun!I can't stop playing it!
  13. AndersCF
    Dec 7, 2012
    0
    This is one of the worst games I have ever played. Can't believe that so many people waste their time on this crap. Especially with so many wonderful games available.
  14. kane148
    Dec 4, 2012
    8
    This game is rather fun in its own right, but the fact that it's free-to-play makes it excellent. While its graphics are not the best, they are plenty sufficient for an enjoyable experience and have been improved over time. The gameplay is simple enough to quickly learn the basics but also has a great deal of depth for advanced players to master. There is a truly staggering array ofThis game is rather fun in its own right, but the fact that it's free-to-play makes it excellent. While its graphics are not the best, they are plenty sufficient for an enjoyable experience and have been improved over time. The gameplay is simple enough to quickly learn the basics but also has a great deal of depth for advanced players to master. There is a truly staggering array of champions to choose from and several different roles, so there is plenty to learn and experiment with. This does mean that the game has somewhat of a steep learning curve--since you will have to learn to recognize 50+ champions and remember their abilities--but after a while this will come naturally. My one major complaint about this game is that there is no way to boot out AFK players, players who disconnect, or trolls, so if your team gets stuck with one or more you may be at a permanent disadvantage. Hopefully Riot will address this problem in the future.… Expand
  15. FexZ
    Dec 4, 2012
    10
    I have been playing this game since right after beta, and I must say I really love it. I played DotA in Warcraft 3 and this is just amazing, it also has the biggest eSport. There are about 107 different champion and to master them it takes practice. As I said I've played since beta which is about 3 years ago and I can master about 10 champions which means i know everything about thoseI have been playing this game since right after beta, and I must say I really love it. I played DotA in Warcraft 3 and this is just amazing, it also has the biggest eSport. There are about 107 different champion and to master them it takes practice. As I said I've played since beta which is about 3 years ago and I can master about 10 champions which means i know everything about those champions. You can have so much fun in this game it's ridiculous. The game has implemented a leveling system (1-30) and each time you level up you get a mastery point which you can put in one of the three mastery trees (Offense, defense and utility). Utility is more of a support tree because there are a couple of different champion types:
    Attack Damage Carry
    Ability Power Carry
    Jungler
    Tank
    Bruiser
    Pusher
    Support

    And these types are going on different lanes, mostly Supports and AD carries are goin the bot lane, and AP carries mid, bruisers and tank top/jungle. AP carries may go top but at different occasions. It all depends on enemy team. The game is based of takeing the enemy Nexus (main base) anmd there are 3 lanes and a jungle. there are 2 lane turrets in each lane before inhibitor turret, and the inhibitor will be taken down after the turret and then you get ultra super-minions. After you have taken down one of the inhibotrs you can then attack the two nexus turrets, after both are destroyed you can attack the Nexus.

    Amazing game.    … Expand
  16. Shelbox
    Dec 2, 2012
    9
    Best Moba game ever made.
    Cons: bad client (crushes often on some PCs), not a friendly community if you are bad they will let you know that but you can mute in-game chat so it's ok.
    Pros: lots of new champs every month, lots of streamers you can watch and learn, free 2 play, most played game in the world, they make a lot of interesting changes every season.
  17. GreyHunter4
    Nov 30, 2012
    10
    This is one of the deepest games I've played. 5vs5 and m****ive amounts of teamwork is needed. One player out of position can cost you huge. There are a lot of aspects of the game yet you only control your one character so its not too overwhelming.

    With the games depth the negative aspect of it is the learning curve. You can get a grasp early, but it takes months to master. Knowing    This is one of the deepest games I've played. 5vs5 and m****ive amounts of teamwork is needed. One player out of position can cost you huge. There are a lot of aspects of the game yet you only control your one character so its not too overwhelming.

    With the games depth the negative aspect of it is the learning curve. You can get a grasp early, but it takes months to master. Knowing each champion's abilities gives you a huge edge in fights and their are a lot of champions. Also there is a lot of items which again takes a long time to learn what they do and which ones to buy.

    Even outside the game you can tweak your stats to optimize your attacks, defense, magic which can be quite fun. Make different builds for different champions.

    With this games depth it does bring some very p****ionate players. Some of those players can be straight up **** holes however the game does try to weed those players out. You can report them, you can judge/punish them and they often get banned. They also try to reward players who are nice to others which has removed a lot of the negative behavior.

    The game at its core is a DOTA style, "moab" 3 lanes with computer unit waves constantly coming out while the players tip the scales. Turrets to defend, objectives in the middle which give you bonuses. Killing creeps gives you gold to buy powerful items, and they also give experience which makes your champion stronger. It makes for very fun deep play that rewards teamwork and opens up some big plays and team synergy.    … Expand
  18. MaidenEXP
    Nov 28, 2012
    4
    I have a lot of questions around this game. Why people loves as much as they love this game? What´s new in this game? Why people who lost a match gets so angry in this game?
    Well, I don´t have any answer. Is a very simple game, with a few maps, with few rules. The graphics are very bad, and the goals you have to reach are all the time the same. It´s a good game to work    I have a lot of questions around this game. Why people loves as much as they love this game? What´s new in this game? Why people who lost a match gets so angry in this game?
    Well, I don´t have any answer. Is a very simple game, with a few maps, with few rules. The graphics are very bad, and the goals you have to reach are all the time the same. It´s a good game to work in groups and to use your brain too, but is not interesting. The matches sometimes get too long, sometimes more than 1 hour... Nah, i can´t stand this game and I can´t stand his players that say it´s awesome. I don´t know why.    … Expand
  19. robert13605
    Nov 21, 2012
    10
    This game is under rated at a 7.6 I have been playing this game for 3 years now and almost started playing it as soon as it came out, the community have changed entirely and that is the only down point i can give it, but that is in every game there is going to be trolls, and the persons who commented below me about how oo 6300 ip is ALOT , well bro u havent played for more than a month iThis game is under rated at a 7.6 I have been playing this game for 3 years now and almost started playing it as soon as it came out, the community have changed entirely and that is the only down point i can give it, but that is in every game there is going to be trolls, and the persons who commented below me about how oo 6300 ip is ALOT , well bro u havent played for more than a month i guarantee you that, because riot is so cool with giving free IP boosts and even FREE RP on holidays which is awesome , league is one of my most favorite games , ALL CHAMPS ARE BALANCED *if you know how to play*… Expand
  20. Haxxes
    Nov 19, 2012
    10
    League of legends is probably one of the most played games of this generation. Has it earned its reputation or is it just a waste of time? League of Legends (LoL) is an Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game with 3 game modes. The first and main mode is Summoners Rift, where you fight in an 5 vs 5 battle. Your team has to pick from a roster of over 100 characters. These would includeLeague of legends is probably one of the most played games of this generation. Has it earned its reputation or is it just a waste of time? League of Legends (LoL) is an Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game with 3 game modes. The first and main mode is Summoners Rift, where you fight in an 5 vs 5 battle. Your team has to pick from a roster of over 100 characters. These would include roles such as damage dealers, tanks, supports and many more. With your chosen team, you have to defeat the enemy and take down their base. The second mode is Twisted Treeline, which is like Summoners Rift but 3 vs 3 players. Dominion, which is the last mode is more a "capture the flag" game where you have to take controll over 5 towers before the enemy. While everything is fun, it is Summoners Rift that will probably hold your attention the most. One of the more common complaint is the lack of map, only one per game mode. But its exactly like saying that football needs different maps.Outside the whole battles, you will still have much to plan. Each and every level - up to 30 - you will gain, IP, a rune and masteri slot. Ip is the currency which you buy characters and runes for. Runes are improvements like higher damage, faster attack speed etc, and masteries are like runes but free. One annoying thing is that characters and runes can get really expensive. This is a game which you have to invest many hour to maximise you playstyle. League of Legends has many flaws. But with that said, all of the flaws are ought weight by all of its positive notes. What is broken is usually fixed and new improvements arrives every week. The character selection and all the runes and masteries can become overwhelming, but you will learn the use of everything. What can sour you experience however are players who know nothing about good sportsmanship and teamplay so it is recommended to play with a pre-made team of friends than strangers. But all in all, its a fun game and the part best of all, it is absolutely free, so there is actually no reason to complain about the game and its content and it has earned its status among the people… Expand
  21. Muchomexicano
    Nov 16, 2012
    3
    There is huge issues bugging down this game first off its a pay to win kind of game upgrading you account to buff your in game heroes making the game unbalanced in that aspect. Many of the characters are a poorly done copy paste of Dota heroes. One of the biggest things though, is of all the gaming communities LoL by far has the worst of the bunch. Back to the heroes though the abilitiesThere is huge issues bugging down this game first off its a pay to win kind of game upgrading you account to buff your in game heroes making the game unbalanced in that aspect. Many of the characters are a poorly done copy paste of Dota heroes. One of the biggest things though, is of all the gaming communities LoL by far has the worst of the bunch. Back to the heroes though the abilities seem really tame, the game is really simple but not in a good way and the heroes are boring to play (and you have to pay to use more then the weekly given) out of all the heroes in LoL there is one that I enjoyed playing while its successor Dota people almost always randomly pick heroes because they are more entertaining and better balanced.… Expand
  22. Darkmark
    Nov 11, 2012
    0
    This is definitely one of the worst games i have ever played. I've never been into DotA but this is so much worse than any of the other ones i've tried. The balancing is ridiculously bad and the Champions and abilities are unoriginal and some of them are clearly copies (Vayne for example). The gameplay is pretty boring and unrewarding, the community are all raging kids that will report youThis is definitely one of the worst games i have ever played. I've never been into DotA but this is so much worse than any of the other ones i've tried. The balancing is ridiculously bad and the Champions and abilities are unoriginal and some of them are clearly copies (Vayne for example). The gameplay is pretty boring and unrewarding, the community are all raging kids that will report you for anything, and worst of all a single death and your opponent will be so much stronger than you that they'll have to make a huge mistake to lose. So overall this is a horrible game and i would recommend anyone to avoid it.… Expand
  23. Ordish
    Nov 5, 2012
    9
    League of Legends is fast paced and extremely addictive. There are the constant comparisons made to DOTA, DOTA 2, or HON but LoL is different enough from the other games that it should be considered on its own merit. One of the most attractive aspects of the game is that it is totally free. If you put in the time playing, you can earn enough IP to purchase any item, champion in the game.League of Legends is fast paced and extremely addictive. There are the constant comparisons made to DOTA, DOTA 2, or HON but LoL is different enough from the other games that it should be considered on its own merit. One of the most attractive aspects of the game is that it is totally free. If you put in the time playing, you can earn enough IP to purchase any item, champion in the game. Every week a new selection from all of the available champions are available for free play, which gives you an opportunity to try them out before spending your hard earned IP. The longest wait time I have experienced for a matched game is about 6 seconds and that is at any hour of the day. If you are looking for a fun game that will cost nothing but the time to download, this might be for you.… Expand
  24. arman200
    Nov 2, 2012
    7
    It's free and fun. If you need to kill time without spending money, I'd say check it out. If you have a short temper, avoid at all costs. The game relies totally on the players. It's all about teamwork and strategy, and a great majority of the users take the game extremely seriously and will not hesitate to scream at you for any and all mistakes.
  25. Jalfred
    Nov 2, 2012
    9
    I would like to note that this is my review and I hope this is of help to some. I've been playing League of Legends for a good few months now and I'm remarkably pleased with it. This game has a tough learning curve however once you overcome it I can assure that you will enjoy this game. At first the game may seem incredibly dull and lacks content, however with the range of characters andI would like to note that this is my review and I hope this is of help to some. I've been playing League of Legends for a good few months now and I'm remarkably pleased with it. This game has a tough learning curve however once you overcome it I can assure that you will enjoy this game. At first the game may seem incredibly dull and lacks content, however with the range of characters and situations I find in I'm strangely engrossed in this game. Personally I recommend playing this with a group of 3 to 5 friends for the maximum entertainment. The game is reasonably balanced and all champions (characters) fit a unique play style. The game also has regular updates to keep the player incised to the game. The game is free yet has a separate real money system from the in game money system. The IG currency can buy most things that real money currency can buy, excluding things like skins which are not vital. This game is far from a 'pay to win'. The experience system also stops newer players being mixed with the more experienced players. I have yet to play the 'rival' of this game DOTA 2 but to anyone reading this, stick with the game. There is no better feeling than winning on this game.… Expand
  26. lordjrs
    Oct 24, 2012
    10
    League of Legends is a brilliant MOBA that makes you cooperate with your teammates to defeat the enemy team. Free to play, endless fun, a lot of heroes, great balance, and also one of the most popular games right now. You can spend your money to insta-unlock the heroes or to buy them beautiful and artistic skins.
  27. Viacota
    Oct 17, 2012
    10
    Very nice game, easy to learn, pretty funny, too many champions, etc, The servers run good most of time, copletely free, except if you want skins or boosts.

    just play and enjoy.

    solo queue op btw.
  28. calik9
    Oct 16, 2012
    9
    I reached 1800 elo in season 1 and don't play much anymore, but I spend hundreds of hours watching the pros play, most recently season 2 world championships.

    This game is one of the best semi-casual games out there that takes at most 1 hour for a very long game to complete. The community is thriving, the support is responsive, and the content continues to evolve. In fact, at a rate of    I reached 1800 elo in season 1 and don't play much anymore, but I spend hundreds of hours watching the pros play, most recently season 2 world championships.

    This game is one of the best semi-casual games out there that takes at most 1 hour for a very long game to complete. The community is thriving, the support is responsive, and the content continues to evolve. In fact, at a rate of one champion per month, it may be safe to say that there may be too many champions now given only three slots to ban and the increase issue with balance. Perhaps some champions should be retired.

    While the game itself great, what distinguishes League from the rest is the professional eGaming scene that seems to keep growing. Game on!    … Expand
  29. Useful1d1ot
    Oct 9, 2012
    6
    Balancing issues and lack of full content updates make this game frustrating from time to time, Having said that once your time has been put in and you find your champions of choice you can have alot of fun playing, long game times with no alternative makes it ill advised for those who want to hop on a game kill some people in the few minutes they may have to play.
  30. Criticalundead
    Sep 13, 2012
    1
    Terrible community, no sense of balance, and it's nothing but another example of "pay to win" philosophy. Don't waste your time. Not a single character properly balances with others, and some even go so far as to be so utterly overpowered that it's taboo to play them. The community is so utterly awful, they can't even play the damn game for more than ten minutes before screaming at the topTerrible community, no sense of balance, and it's nothing but another example of "pay to win" philosophy. Don't waste your time. Not a single character properly balances with others, and some even go so far as to be so utterly overpowered that it's taboo to play them. The community is so utterly awful, they can't even play the damn game for more than ten minutes before screaming at the top of their lungs like angry german kid about every minute detail.… Expand
  31. Dragonagers
    Sep 5, 2012
    10
    Hi everybody,

    League of legends is one of my favorite online game because : The Game is based of Dota a Custom map for Warcraft 3 (made by Ice frog). Its a very cool team game I recommend to play with friends because sometimes the match making is'nt very good. Developers are creating news maps , Like dominions ,there is place for over 12 news maps. Have fun playing with your friend.    Hi everybody,

    League of legends is one of my favorite online game because : The Game is based of Dota a Custom map for Warcraft 3 (made by Ice frog).
    Its a very cool team game I recommend to play with friends because sometimes the match making is'nt very good.
    Developers are creating news maps , Like dominions ,there is place for over 12 news maps.
    Have fun playing with your friend.
    It's a F2P game ( Free to play) Everybody can download it and play , You should start the download now :)

    Thanks for ready    … Expand
  32. hwarming
    Sep 4, 2012
    10
    Great game, based off Warcraft 3's Defense of The Ancients, you pick a champion, and fight with them against players or the computer, very addictive, completely free to play. The graphics are a bit primitive, but who cares? The gameplay is fun.
  33. Rayken
    Aug 25, 2012
    7
    League of Legends, one of the "succesors" of the original DotA map for Warcraft 3. Let's start with the good parts. It's a fun game, it's free to play and it's very customizable. There are many different runes and masteries that you can use to make all kinds of builds for your champions. The graphics are pretty good and have a cartoony aesthetic to them. However it's horribly imbalanced,League of Legends, one of the "succesors" of the original DotA map for Warcraft 3. Let's start with the good parts. It's a fun game, it's free to play and it's very customizable. There are many different runes and masteries that you can use to make all kinds of builds for your champions. The graphics are pretty good and have a cartoony aesthetic to them. However it's horribly imbalanced, some heroes being clearly better than others and it requires lots of grinding for IP/XP until you can get into the real core of the game, ranked games. In normal games you will most likely get a leaver/afk-er every few matches, making the game a complete waste of time as you can rarely win a 4v5 game. The community is horrible, full of elitist pricks that will swear and insult you for the smallest mistakes.… Expand
  34. gerrit1919
    Aug 21, 2012
    9
    League of legends is just a great game. The challenge to unlock all champions just makes the game playable for a long time, instead of some games that have only few unlocks.
    And its so easy to find a game to participate in, it just takes like 2-3 seconds to find one.
    The games has his downside, but the game play just makes it all up. So that's why i give League of legends a 9 out of 10.
  35. DavidsDiamond
    Aug 17, 2012
    0
    This game is the most overrated and boring game I've ever played. Ever. The graphics are ugly and generic as **** there are so many keys to memorize, the character names and appearances are absolute ripoffs of characters from other games, (i.e. Garen sounds like Ganondorf and looks like him too, except Ganondorf doesn't have as much armor) the characters are unbalanced, and the patches areThis game is the most overrated and boring game I've ever played. Ever. The graphics are ugly and generic as **** there are so many keys to memorize, the character names and appearances are absolute ripoffs of characters from other games, (i.e. Garen sounds like Ganondorf and looks like him too, except Ganondorf doesn't have as much armor) the characters are unbalanced, and the patches are awful! It's hard to believe that over 30 million people play this game! Why? Why do people play this piece of **** I don't know. Do yourself a favor and avoid this game at all costs.… Expand
  36. omgodslayer
    Aug 13, 2012
    5
    Fun game but the community makes the experience miserable most of the time. Teammates excessively bicker and people purposely lose. Go in with a full team or expect to be frustrated.
  37. JimmyRustling
    Aug 6, 2012
    10
    Riot's constantly improving this masterpiece, it deserves way more than a 7.8. There's a reason it's one of the most popular games in the world right now.
  38. Zombie2
    Aug 6, 2012
    10
    This game has only gotten better and better as the years have passed. Been playing for 3 years already, probably for many more. Thank you Riot for making such an amazing game.
  39. hollowfication
    Aug 5, 2012
    1
    what with this game got good rating i played it i got virtually bored in with 5 mins i thought be like guild wars but no some kind of game remind me total annihilation old game i had way back

    but this game i deleted after 10 mins 5 mins of game play 5 mins later deleting it
  40. nukerofface
    Aug 2, 2012
    8
    This game is fantastic and despite what all the original dota fans say it is VERY balanced. Some heroes are easier to use than others but they all have the same potential in the end. its all about the skill of all the players combined. unlike the original dota if even one player is bad your whole team CAN come crashing down. this is of course unless you have a good carry. the only way iThis game is fantastic and despite what all the original dota fans say it is VERY balanced. Some heroes are easier to use than others but they all have the same potential in the end. its all about the skill of all the players combined. unlike the original dota if even one player is bad your whole team CAN come crashing down. this is of course unless you have a good carry. the only way i can review this game easily is to compare it to the original dota and dota 2. unlike dota1 and 2 all heroes are usable and can be used well. and unlike dota 1 and 2 playing badly beginning of the game does not doom you to have to keep dieing with out a fighting chance. This game shouldn't be compared to dota really. I think they are both good games. but this one is more modern and for a person that isnt slaved to nostalgia goggles.… Expand
  41. jim109109
    Jul 27, 2012
    7
    The graphics suck and were clearly thought out by amateurs. The gameplay is fantastic as it is a copy of Dota, one of the best multiplayer experiences ever. However, they have taken what Dota was and actually made it worse, downgrading it in many ways. The balance is awful for this type of game, with half the characters being unplayable in tournaments because they aren't as good as theThe graphics suck and were clearly thought out by amateurs. The gameplay is fantastic as it is a copy of Dota, one of the best multiplayer experiences ever. However, they have taken what Dota was and actually made it worse, downgrading it in many ways. The balance is awful for this type of game, with half the characters being unplayable in tournaments because they aren't as good as the other half. Every character feels the same and plays the same as the other. You can only play 10 of the entire pool of heroes per week, unless you pay them money or play excessively long to unlock some. Invisible and different heroes are the awful, because they are so weak as to be made completely useless, to protect the noob players. The game is also so stale and predictable with as few possible elements to make the game complex. In Dota, the game is more about thinking than simply repeating the same maneuver from game to game. You will get bored of this bad downgrade of a warcraft III map.… Expand
  42. Merdocx
    Jul 24, 2012
    10
    very fun and interesting game. There are players in the game all the time so you are not alone when waiting for a pvp game. As a new comer to this genre it has been really fun..
  43. Zegu
    Jul 21, 2012
    8
    Amazing free to play game. It did so well that it forced games like HoN to change to the LoL format. It takes a while to get going and there is a lot of smurfing (its a ftp game, of course people will have multiple accounts). The graphics don't look like crysis, they went with a more cartoonish look for lower specs, allowing more people to play. Overall a very fun game, sometimes it makesAmazing free to play game. It did so well that it forced games like HoN to change to the LoL format. It takes a while to get going and there is a lot of smurfing (its a ftp game, of course people will have multiple accounts). The graphics don't look like crysis, they went with a more cartoonish look for lower specs, allowing more people to play. Overall a very fun game, sometimes it makes me absolutely furious, others I am burning the midnight oil playing… Expand
  44. Apolyon
    Jul 18, 2012
    3
    This game has some serious problems. Heroes are completely unbalanced due to the fact that new heroes are usually overpowered so they can sell them faster. Then they nerf them when a new hero comes available. Game mechanics are pretty boring, you can only have one play style (1 tank or off-tank top, 1 mage middle, 1 carry and 1 support bottom, and 1 jungle), don't even bother tryingThis game has some serious problems. Heroes are completely unbalanced due to the fact that new heroes are usually overpowered so they can sell them faster. Then they nerf them when a new hero comes available. Game mechanics are pretty boring, you can only have one play style (1 tank or off-tank top, 1 mage middle, 1 carry and 1 support bottom, and 1 jungle), don't even bother trying something different as you will only get people laughing at you. It is the same for hero builds, if you not play with exactly the same builds shown in popular guides people will blame you for everything.

    Early game and mid game is fun, but when you get to level 30 the fun stops.

    The LoL community is one of the worst I've ever seen. Don't matter if you are good or bad, if you win or you lose, there are people who won't stop complaining even before the match starts.    … Expand
  45. LeBarthos
    Jul 14, 2012
    8
    LoL is the best free to play moba at the moment. It judges player not because of money, but because of play time and experience gained by himself. Money gives you additional fun, not advantages. Of course RIOT could makes more maps, more balanced champions etc., but it's not the point. The biggest pain is community, which destoys this game and ELO rating. So effect of this we can see inLoL is the best free to play moba at the moment. It judges player not because of money, but because of play time and experience gained by himself. Money gives you additional fun, not advantages. Of course RIOT could makes more maps, more balanced champions etc., but it's not the point. The biggest pain is community, which destoys this game and ELO rating. So effect of this we can see in every single game, if not in our then in opposite team. Well, In my opinion it's still not the RIOT fault, because they are doing everything they can.… Expand
  46. 223kazin
    Jul 9, 2012
    3
    League of legends is probably one of the more addictive free-to-play games out there. The premise is you and 4 other players face off against 5 other players/bots, the first team to destroy the enemy nexus wins. Simple, right? Well, if you intend on playing with players you're in for a rude awakening. League of Legends is plagued by quite possibly the most repulsive creatures of humanLeague of legends is probably one of the more addictive free-to-play games out there. The premise is you and 4 other players face off against 5 other players/bots, the first team to destroy the enemy nexus wins. Simple, right? Well, if you intend on playing with players you're in for a rude awakening. League of Legends is plagued by quite possibly the most repulsive creatures of human society. In a strictly team-oriented game the possibility of one of your members being either a troll or an obnoxious 12 yearold who has caps-lock perpetually on is staggeringly high. Any merits this game may have is offset completely by the quality of it's community and there seems to have been little to no effort to fixing it. This game was amazing in beta and shortly after, since then it's spiraled down the drain. Top this off with developers that lie(They pride themselves on being transluscent but I've witnessed first hand them deleting an entire slew of red posts(red=riot staff, the developers) to cover up things that would ignite their playerbase. I would, under any other circumstance give this game a 9 or 10, but you will not believe how badly the community actually influences this game and I don't think I can properly express it in words as to why this game earned a 3 instead of a solid 10. You'd have to pick it up and play for a few weeks to understand just how impossible it is to play a team-centric game like LoL with the players it has.… Expand
  47. JapJappert
    Jul 8, 2012
    9
    Well where do I start? This game is for its size both small, yet huge to play. So many choices, and all perfectly made. The graphics are good for this type of game, all worked out in harmony and the gameplay is as good as it gets in this genre. You wouldn't see me playing this nonstop thought. For me, LoL is fun from time to time, mostly playing with a friend, who plays the game moreWell where do I start? This game is for its size both small, yet huge to play. So many choices, and all perfectly made. The graphics are good for this type of game, all worked out in harmony and the gameplay is as good as it gets in this genre. You wouldn't see me playing this nonstop thought. For me, LoL is fun from time to time, mostly playing with a friend, who plays the game more frequently, but when together we could go on for ages.… Expand
  48. kunkka
    Jul 7, 2012
    5
    The good thing about this Defense of the Ancients based game is that it is newbie friendly compared the other DotA spin-offs. But for the "Defense of the Ancients elite" it has little to offer in terms of balance, depth and general skill. For me it's a different version of DotA, based on action and killing rather than teamwork and strategy.
  49. Pack
    Jul 4, 2012
    0
    Only thing good about this game is it's free and you don't have anything to waste except time (loading between games succeeds at that). There are only 3 different maps you can "technically" join a queue for. This mostly applies to the Summoner's Rift map, but when you are at champion select 90% of the time users rage at your champion choice and you have to fulfill a specific role similarOnly thing good about this game is it's free and you don't have anything to waste except time (loading between games succeeds at that). There are only 3 different maps you can "technically" join a queue for. This mostly applies to the Summoner's Rift map, but when you are at champion select 90% of the time users rage at your champion choice and you have to fulfill a specific role similar to a group in an mmo. If you are not fast at your pick you are most likely stuck with the role that you do not want or there will be multiples of the same role, usually mid, bot ad ranged, or top. I think they need to add more support and jungle heroes or change the style of the roles to make them not just be the gank slave (jungle) or the ward slave (support). Some of the weakest graphics of this game type and its age and f2p category. Movement and attacks feel sluggish at times, interface is rather huge, clunky and only minimal customization available (scaling frames only).… Expand
  50. Zelosfan
    Jul 1, 2012
    6
    This game is really easy to learn compared to other "DotA-like" games. The game is more chance than skill based which destroys the game experience for me directly. Manipulating games outside of the real gameplay with masteries and runes and expensive Heroes destroys the game for me.I don't think that this game has a capability of being played in e-sports since the games are not 100% even.
  51. VoidNinja
    Jun 30, 2012
    0
    This is a very poorly designed game with many balance issues and developers that don't give a **** about anything but making money. That is what this was solely created for; making money. I'd say its money well spent; $10 for a re-texture that changes your hero's color! That's a great price! You're going to have to pay twice as much to get new particle effects!
  52. Desmond88
    Jun 26, 2012
    3
    This game is pretty fun when you start playing. However, after a handful of games faulty game mechanics begin to surface making more and more games very one-sided. The matchmaking system is based on a so called 'ELO-rating' which should be an indicator of 'how good you are'. However, this system is only based on games won and games lost. I can safely say that 15 out of 20 games areThis game is pretty fun when you start playing. However, after a handful of games faulty game mechanics begin to surface making more and more games very one-sided. The matchmaking system is based on a so called 'ELO-rating' which should be an indicator of 'how good you are'. However, this system is only based on games won and games lost. I can safely say that 15 out of 20 games are one-sided slaughterfests, where one team completely dominates the other team (ie. the one team has at least 4 times more kills then the other, leaving that team overfed and the losing team has almost 0% chance to come back from it). Furthermore, if you do get a 'fair' matchup based on the average ELO of your team and the opposing team, you will still be pitted against teams who have way more wins on average than you have. This means that, if the matchmaking system finally puts you against people with around the same ELO, you can still lose pretty badly because the other team simply has more games played and thus way more experience with the game.

    I have been playing this game for 2 years now and it seems like the broken matchmaking system only gets worse. Currently Riot has never acknowledged this problem even with countless treads about this subject on their forums, so it does not look like this problem will be solved anytime soon.

    I could recommend playing this game for the first 10-20 levels of experience, but I will strongly advise everyone to not invest any money in this at all (or at least until this major problem is being dealt with). If you want to keep having fun during the first 10-20 levels you can make new accounts.    … Expand
  53. killzon32
    Jun 11, 2012
    9
    It's free..... its freee.... its balanced.... its fun.... ITS FREEE..... oh yeah did I say its free?
    Its also fun, but its better to have a group of friends to play with.
  54. normyp
    Jun 10, 2012
    4
    This game is too easy and by far the worst DOTA remake of all time. I mean yeah early game and mid game is fun, but late game is just a massive waste of time. It just depends on whether you can kill the whole team in one fell swoop, not items, not carries, not skill, just luck. It is a massive waste of time.
  55. izio
    Jun 5, 2012
    10
    I love gameplay, fast and fun. it's free to play and if you want you can shop skins for heroes. you can use a lot of heroes for free. Graphics is ok. League of Legends is an amazing game similar Dota.
  56. Revane
    Jun 5, 2012
    8
    The brilliant game principle, though copied by DOTA, is what the game makes so successfull. Though the gameplay has been improved by LoL: more fluent actions, better color coding that makes units/spells/activities recognizeable in complex teamfights, improved menu overview. On the other hand: balancing due to nearly 100 champs needs a lot more re-work. Some more game modes/maps would addThe brilliant game principle, though copied by DOTA, is what the game makes so successfull. Though the gameplay has been improved by LoL: more fluent actions, better color coding that makes units/spells/activities recognizeable in complex teamfights, improved menu overview. On the other hand: balancing due to nearly 100 champs needs a lot more re-work. Some more game modes/maps would add up to the game as well.… Expand
  57. Dcy
    May 30, 2012
    3
    When this game started, it was good, but since a few months it changed a lot. The champions are now very OP (overpowered) and totally unbalanced. Also, the people (the community) has changed a lot, there are more people that disturbs and they don't play friendly and teamplaying.

    I used to enjoy this game a lot, but now the community and the creators (RIOT) doesn't do the same, for    When this game started, it was good, but since a few months it changed a lot. The champions are now very OP (overpowered) and totally unbalanced. Also, the people (the community) has changed a lot, there are more people that disturbs and they don't play friendly and teamplaying.

    I used to enjoy this game a lot, but now the community and the creators (RIOT) doesn't do the same, for example, the prices have changed a lot, from the minimum price to the maximum price to all champions. Now, all the "new" champions cost the maximum money possible    … Expand
  58. SURREAL
    May 27, 2012
    8
    It is reli a nice game, a game base on DotA, but they are difference! League of legend is more faster!
    Also, Riot put so much effort on this game, and make patch to adjust the game, try to make the game balance. But, It is too teamwork base, it too lucky base to play a solo game, the player quality difference is toooo large, always have unhappy experience in game!! If you want to play    It is reli a nice game, a game base on DotA, but they are difference! League of legend is more faster!
    Also, Riot put so much effort on this game, and make patch to adjust the game, try to make the game balance. But, It is too teamwork base, it too lucky base to play a solo game, the player quality difference is toooo large, always have unhappy experience in game!! If you want to play happy, you need to have 4 fds and premade! BUT it is too bad that the team system/lobby communicate system is not good enough. too crude    … Expand
  59. sunsun
    May 25, 2012
    10
    This game is excellent. Free to play and have new character from time to time. Never get bored with this game and I definitely recommend this game!!!
  60. SlubbertKing
    May 23, 2012
    8
    I really like this game. The fast action and easy team ups. Makes this a game you can sit down with for hours. Even solo this game is great though its even better if you play alongside some of your friends. Only thing that makes this game not as good as it could it could be is the fact that you have to use alot of time on buying runes before you can play on an equal playing field as allI really like this game. The fast action and easy team ups. Makes this a game you can sit down with for hours. Even solo this game is great though its even better if you play alongside some of your friends. Only thing that makes this game not as good as it could it could be is the fact that you have to use alot of time on buying runes before you can play on an equal playing field as all the others. But that is waht to expect for a free-to-play game. Still well worth a download and a test run, especially with some of your mates!… Expand
  61. Arturian
    May 22, 2012
    9
    League of legends is a great first MOBA for new players looking to get into the game genre. It is balanced to a very good extent, to my personal opinion. It has frequent updates, and Riot Games frequently mixes with their community, and talks with them.

    The Game in a graphical standpoint, is relatively weaker than it's competitor DOTA 2, but has it's own style, runs smoothly and shows    League of legends is a great first MOBA for new players looking to get into the game genre. It is balanced to a very good extent, to my personal opinion. It has frequent updates, and Riot Games frequently mixes with their community, and talks with them.

    The Game in a graphical standpoint, is relatively weaker than it's competitor DOTA 2, but has it's own style, runs smoothly and shows ques for players with relative easy and simplicity. Riot frequently updates older models and works towards a better game.

    Balancing is frequently done, and riot listens to players to an extent. They slowly but surely work towards scaling down or buffing the champions in need. Often players complain about the "OP" champions, but that is generally hype, or lack of counter knowledge. Riot can be slow with updates, and this gets frustrating for some players. Many newer players get easily beaten by the stronger champions who only have counters like team coordination and crowd control, which newer players lack.

    The latency and connection issues very infrequently occur, and when they do, they are often fixed quickly. The game is free to play to an extent, and the shop is well run, with a endgame based on rune collection, though it is pretty shallow. It is very expensive to buy skins in league, $10 each is the standard cost, but the cost can be brought down by larger purchases (ironic as that is).

    I would recommend this game to newer players of the genre to get used to last hitting and team mechanics.

    The MAIN down point of this game is that the general attitude towards other players is very negative, and trolls and unskilled players (Who the inadequate matchmaking system pairs you with) frequent the game, and disconnection is rife.    … Expand
  62. Scarrnix
    May 22, 2012
    9
    League has a great community with plenty of guides and pros that can help out new players. It is easy to get into and its free. Normal games never get old because it is so competitive and RIOT updates the game very often. I am level 28 out of 30 and I still haven't played all of the champions yet. If you are looking for an addictive, competitive game to get into, League should be yourLeague has a great community with plenty of guides and pros that can help out new players. It is easy to get into and its free. Normal games never get old because it is so competitive and RIOT updates the game very often. I am level 28 out of 30 and I still haven't played all of the champions yet. If you are looking for an addictive, competitive game to get into, League should be your first choice.… Expand
  63. Mcad
    May 21, 2012
    9
    bloody addictive in a great way. as long as you get a good team its about as much fun as you can get. for a newbie to moba games this is a definate first pick.
  64. HarpDarpReviews
    May 17, 2012
    9
    Generally fun and good game, horrible community though. There's a lot of butthurtt, mad, and raging in the game. The game is actually pretty balanced for the most part and this game will eat up most of your time. Possibly the most fun you'll have online.
  65. Bremnor
    May 15, 2012
    10
    free to play, new characters to play every 2-3 wks. very addictive and fun. Good graphics. Que times are virtually instant. Good teamwork eithics. 10 all the way
  66. MusicaX79
    May 6, 2012
    7
    it's a great game it just lacks a couple of things one a tutorial cause starting on your own without friends to guide you is a suicide run and very time consuming. two no microphones League of Legends updates regularly and they keep adding newer characters. but they really need to add a mic system being in a game where at a certain time you need to run for your life. Not type in chat "canit's a great game it just lacks a couple of things one a tutorial cause starting on your own without friends to guide you is a suicide run and very time consuming. two no microphones League of Legends updates regularly and they keep adding newer characters. but they really need to add a mic system being in a game where at a certain time you need to run for your life. Not type in chat "can you give me a hand" makes the game frustrating. as a result you can tell the only time people talk is when nothing is happening. and number three they need a better shop menu navigating through tons of menus is great way to keep things organized, but they need a 'list all' by some rank or name or better yet a search feature. even with all that this game is extremely addictive and a lot of fun.… Expand
  67. SchroederRock
    May 3, 2012
    9
    It's Warcraft III's Defense of the Ancients custom game on massive steroids. The graphics are good, the customization is deep, the pricing is free. What more could you ask for? This game is near perfect. It won't be for everyone, however. If you're unfamiliar with DOTA, this is basically a Real Time Strategy melded with a 3rd-Person Action/RPG (think simplified Zelda or Fable games).It's Warcraft III's Defense of the Ancients custom game on massive steroids. The graphics are good, the customization is deep, the pricing is free. What more could you ask for? This game is near perfect. It won't be for everyone, however. If you're unfamiliar with DOTA, this is basically a Real Time Strategy melded with a 3rd-Person Action/RPG (think simplified Zelda or Fable games). You fight against another team of 3 or 5 and race to destroy the opposing team's base. That's it in a nutshell, but don't be fooled as this game has plenty of nuance/complexity to keep you from getting the hang of it after one game. For new players wanting to gain a little feel for the game before going head to head with real players with experience, there's a players vs AI mode that will allow you to step up your game without being overwhelmed or yelled at. This is a mandatory option to explore for brand new players to this game world and will greatly benefit you as you'll learn it all faster in a controlled environment. Don't let any of the negative scores deter you, as League of Legends gives free to play a whole new standard of excellence. You'd expect to pay money for this kind of polish and content, but you don't. Check it out!… Expand
  68. deolic
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    Very good game a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA). However, differs from other games of this type such as Dota 2 or HON, because here there are not any statistics, but it is clearly formulated Ability Damage or Attack Power. In addition, the game mechanics are not difficult to understand, so the game is very popular. In addition to constantly add new things to the game as objects,Very good game a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA). However, differs from other games of this type such as Dota 2 or HON, because here there are not any statistics, but it is clearly formulated Ability Damage or Attack Power. In addition, the game mechanics are not difficult to understand, so the game is very popular. In addition to constantly add new things to the game as objects, characters or skins.… Expand
  69. Mogul
    Apr 22, 2012
    7
    This game is really good, and works well overall. On reputation, it is perhaps the best game in the MOBA genre, although I can't say that I've played any others. I can say, though, that League of Legends is really fun. The main problem with the game, for me, is the fact that the heroes are horribly unbalanced and obviously so. Combined with the fact that you often end up on or againstThis game is really good, and works well overall. On reputation, it is perhaps the best game in the MOBA genre, although I can't say that I've played any others. I can say, though, that League of Legends is really fun. The main problem with the game, for me, is the fact that the heroes are horribly unbalanced and obviously so. Combined with the fact that you often end up on or against a terrible team (especially if you solo queue), and, yeah, many games are just horrible and a waste of time. Still, this game is good enough and has sufficient depth to it that I think it is well worth trying out.… Expand
  70. zeldass
    Apr 14, 2012
    4
    the game was adicting for a few hours but then i figured that it sucks. not as much as fantage because its the worst game ever. legends had okay graphics but bad gameplay
  71. Moonstrider
    Apr 11, 2012
    1
    Simply put, this is DotA for children. Poor heroes balance, horrible gameplay, childish graphics and permament perks kill the purpose of the Defense of the Ancients genre. It might be interesting for gamers who never played the genre, so they can learn the basics before starting to play real games, such as DotA, DotA 2 or Heroes of Newerth; this game's community is full of newbies andSimply put, this is DotA for children. Poor heroes balance, horrible gameplay, childish graphics and permament perks kill the purpose of the Defense of the Ancients genre. It might be interesting for gamers who never played the genre, so they can learn the basics before starting to play real games, such as DotA, DotA 2 or Heroes of Newerth; this game's community is full of newbies and having a bad player on your team doesn't really matter here; teamplay and strategy have been completely forgotten.… Expand
  72. Daviator
    Apr 8, 2012
    10
    Free 2 Play! And properly! I played it for 200 hours + and never had a disadvantage for not paying! But there is loads of stuff to buy! My friend already spend 150 bucks and is happy too. Since dominion it is one of the coolest and freshest DoTA child's out there. Its properly balanced, has a lot of different champions. If you want to take it to the max its awful complex but its easy 2Free 2 Play! And properly! I played it for 200 hours + and never had a disadvantage for not paying! But there is loads of stuff to buy! My friend already spend 150 bucks and is happy too. Since dominion it is one of the coolest and freshest DoTA child's out there. Its properly balanced, has a lot of different champions. If you want to take it to the max its awful complex but its easy 2 start with. And if you are not happy with the community stop whining be nice and reports all blockheads and you will find a loot of cool players =) Happy LoL'ing everyone!… Expand
  73. Sofaboy
    Apr 7, 2012
    7
    League of Legends is a game that has been created from Riot Games, who were a part of the developers of DotA.
    With an easier concept and more rookie friendly elements, they started League of Legends.
    Once you started you cannot stop playing it. I cannot tell exactly what it is that keeps me playing it, maybe this: -A Lot of players -The Community is great (regular patches, new content,    League of Legends is a game that has been created from Riot Games, who were a part of the developers of DotA.
    With an easier concept and more rookie friendly elements, they started League of Legends.
    Once you started you cannot stop playing it.
    I cannot tell exactly what it is that keeps me playing it, maybe this:
    -A Lot of players
    -The Community is great (regular patches, new content, events, tournaments).
    -Very good f2p pay system(everything that has influence in a match is buyable with ingame cash)
    -Price of a champion is independend on their power. Every champ has their up and downs.
    Well here come the down sites:
    -Graphics are too comic like. At this point I prefer the current DotA 2
    -A LOOOOOT of flaming kiddies (like in CoD) that will desttroy your fan at the game.
    -Many experienced players create new accounts for 'pwning noobs' which makes it a little bit hard for newcomers to get into the game.
    -Bad reconnect system (if you have a broken connection like me)
    -Too many changes in a short period(in the last 6 months almost every champion/item/mode has been changed) which also makes unbalance the game even more.
    -Elo system for ranked matches in the leaderboard system (you are a good player and always get bad teams....then you are stuck in elo hell like me)
    So overall i really like this game and play it a lot.
    It qualities are not visible in the first view.
    You should at least try it for some matches out because its a free 2 play title.    … Expand
  74. MasterofCuddle
    Mar 29, 2012
    9
    Disclaimer: Long read, you've been warned

    I have played this game over extensively and can safely say that I know the game inside and out. I've been playing it for 2 years now and have over 1000 games (which sadly equates to about a month of ACTUAL PLAY time). Thus I can adequately explain the ins and outs, the pros and cons of the game. Starting with what makes the game great, is the    Disclaimer: Long read, you've been warned

    I have played this game over extensively and can safely say that I know the game inside and out. I've been playing it for 2 years now and have over 1000 games (which sadly equates to about a month of ACTUAL PLAY time). Thus I can adequately explain the ins and outs, the pros and cons of the game. Starting with what makes the game great, is the overall re-playability value. Anyone that greatly enjoys this game will be able to play it for years because of the constantly changing variety of characters and play style. Characters can be played a multitude of different ways, with each having their own personalized charm. Some characters are downright hilarious with how they work in game, and I can't help but laugh even after playing them for the 50th time. It is a completely free game in that any aspects of getting a "head start" do not exist no matter how much money you spend on it getting purely aesthetic skins. The free champions switch every week to allow players to try out new champions. The in game points are used to purchase champions (permanently) and runes that allow for even further customization of your play style before the game even starts. The gameplay itself is thrilling enough in that I am screaming as I run through the jungle being chased by half the enemy team for my teammates to save me.

    My favorite part of the game which I'm sure many people overlook or flat out don't have the chance to experience is how well this game can bring a group of people together. This game is a social experience and it has allowed me to socialize with friends that have gone off to colleges in far off places that I don't have the chance to see much of. Playing this game with friends is what makes league of legends one of my favorite games.

    That being said, getting to the cons of the game, if you don't have friends to play with, this game will not be as appealing to you. Me and my friends often joke about "randoms" being these horrible mindless creatures that are typically out to ruin everything, so playing with random people constantly will produce a very inconsistent experience that will probably not be enjoyed.

    Also the game has a tremendous learning curve, such that those who are just starting and have not played RTS or MOBA games before will do terribly and be discouraged because of it. Not to be taken as a light game, more on the hardcore side of games.

    This game also comes under the realm of games that gears itself towards the male gamer audience, in that the avatars of the female characters sport skimpy clothing and huge breasts, but that's just my philosophical side showing. Overall this game gets a 10 from me based on my excessive love for this game, but I am biased in that I have significant circumstances that make my game experience playing this fantastic. This game is not for everyone.    … Expand
  75. InfinityBlaze
    Mar 27, 2012
    9
    League of Legends delivers a generally good MOBA experience. Starting with the faults, the game has a rather large learning curve, but that is part of its charm. The developers are slightly greedy, as it takes absolutely forever to unlock new champions for free. The game is generally balanced, meaning it is not pay-to-win, thankfully. The community is pretty bad, but there are plenty ofLeague of Legends delivers a generally good MOBA experience. Starting with the faults, the game has a rather large learning curve, but that is part of its charm. The developers are slightly greedy, as it takes absolutely forever to unlock new champions for free. The game is generally balanced, meaning it is not pay-to-win, thankfully. The community is pretty bad, but there are plenty of E-Sports events associated with the game, and watching the competitive matches is great fun. The champion roster is huge, and new champions are released quite often. People who play this game are generally very dedicated to it. As a final summary sentence, League of Legends delivers a fantastic online MOBA experience.… Expand
  76. PopeAwesomeXXI
    Mar 21, 2012
    9
    One of the most addicting PC games currently popular League has an active professional scene and support from the developers to constantly improve the gameplay experience. The high learning curve may intimidate new players as the tutorial fails to explain key aspects of gameplay. Nevertheless the is a standout that no PC gamers should miss
  77. JiggyJoe
    Mar 18, 2012
    8
    League of Legends is possibly one of the fastest growing MMOs out on the market right now. the game plays like DOTA, (basically Tower Defense+World of Warcraft's battlegrounds in third-person over the top view). You start out the game only using the free to play champions, which switch every week, then as you play more games, level up and gather IP (in game currency), you can afford toLeague of Legends is possibly one of the fastest growing MMOs out on the market right now. the game plays like DOTA, (basically Tower Defense+World of Warcraft's battlegrounds in third-person over the top view). You start out the game only using the free to play champions, which switch every week, then as you play more games, level up and gather IP (in game currency), you can afford to buy the champs that appeal to you the most. The game features some of the most strategic and cooperative gameplay on the market, featuring 5v5, 3v3 normal, and draft modes (banning champs, strategic team compositions, ect), as well as 3v3 and 5v5 ranked game modes which can be accessed once reaching the highest level (level 30). Reaching top level will take you on average of about a months worth of play, and unlocking runes, building mastery pages, and buying champions will take you even longer. One of the most fun and addicting games out now, definitely has a learning curve (which isn't bad), and has potential to be one of the better or best MMO on the market.… Expand
  78. bosnian
    Mar 18, 2012
    7
    Addicitve and extremely fun when matchmaking works. Probably the most fun I have had in anything PVP. Simpler than similiar games (like DoTA, HoN) but still very deep. It is truly free to play (you can buy everything, but you can use in game currency for everything but additional skins).
    However, matchmaking works maybe 50% of the time. Sometimes a week can go inbetween close games. Few    Addicitve and extremely fun when matchmaking works. Probably the most fun I have had in anything PVP. Simpler than similiar games (like DoTA, HoN) but still very deep. It is truly free to play (you can buy everything, but you can use in game currency for everything but additional skins).
    However, matchmaking works maybe 50% of the time. Sometimes a week can go inbetween close games. Few characers that are constantly overpowered and constantly banned in ranked games. One unfriendly person can ruin a game for 9 other people. Graphics, when compared to DoTA 2 are bad. Balancing of the game is very uneven (especially since a new character gets introduced every 2 weeks).    … Expand
  79. pewpewxD
    Mar 3, 2012
    10
    this is a really, really fun game. It's multiplayer only, so it's rough if you expect to learn in single player, but it's a lot easier to get into than DOTA, and its a lot less punishing in feel with a much nicer community. Supposedly its very competitive too. I like the faster pace and greater emphasis on team combat compared to DOTA.
  80. Contemptible
    Feb 29, 2012
    8
    Graphics: 7/10 (not that great, not horrible either)
    Gameplay: 9/10 (mostly balanced, enjoyable & easy enough to grasp for beginners)
    Community: 7/10 (common to have dropouts, occasional abuse but still better than HON)

    overall 8/10
  81. SHOTTA
    Feb 19, 2012
    7
    best thing to play for free and best moba for now, also it isn't pay 2 win game, new champions almost every week, patches and fun mod as dominion and worldwide championship.
  82. DonCanardo
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    Watch out : Highly addictive gameplay. There is champions for every gameplay style you like. Frequent patches which add new content, with explanations of the changing features. Graphics are harmonious and clear. Great to play with friends. Easy to learn to play, hard to master. And come on guys its FREE! Got a few technical problems in the past but it is all set now. On the bad side, theWatch out : Highly addictive gameplay. There is champions for every gameplay style you like. Frequent patches which add new content, with explanations of the changing features. Graphics are harmonious and clear. Great to play with friends. Easy to learn to play, hard to master. And come on guys its FREE! Got a few technical problems in the past but it is all set now. On the bad side, the community is horrible, probably because of the coop gameplay where the failure of one affect the whole team. It gives you a great overview of human stupidity.… Expand
  83. RottenFiend
    Feb 8, 2012
    5
    Community is utter **** and they treat you worse than **** if you're on the losing side. If you lose too many matches and win too few, you're permanently banned. Unforgiving to newcomers.
  84. Miheil
    Feb 1, 2012
    9
    Fun and addictive, this game will eat up a lot of your time. Only drawback is that there are quite a few unbalanced issues in the game. Riot games has been fixing up these issues quite frequently but some champions it seems that riot games favour too much and does not want to nerf making it frustrating for players to see the same champions in every match due to their "op" stance.
  85. Puuugu
    Jan 29, 2012
    10
    As a game, it is incredibly fun, numerous improvements have been made to it after release, its microtrnsaction model is successful in not skewing the balance of the game.

    The game is very stable, rarely crashes and has a good framerate and artstyle, how it lacks the graphical punch of HoN of the upcoming DOTA 2. However I see this as an advantage, making it rather clear who is damaging    As a game, it is incredibly fun, numerous improvements have been made to it after release, its microtrnsaction model is successful in not skewing the balance of the game.

    The game is very stable, rarely crashes and has a good framerate and artstyle, how it lacks the graphical punch of HoN of the upcoming DOTA 2. However I see this as an advantage, making it rather clear who is damaging who, the spells and abilities being cast etc, etc.

    This game also receives updates every 2 weeks, and normally its a new champion or a rebalance, but sometimes they come out with a huge patch.

    It is fun, somewhat balanced and easy to get into with the friendliest community you can get from a MOBA game. Riot games has achieved a great community which create great fan art and machinima.

    I would give this a 9, but the negative reviews are very scathing and do not include much reasons for their apathy for the game. Nothing but trolls, with a very skewed viewpoints.    … Expand
  86. HEISTT
    Jan 22, 2012
    3
    Almost every game matched against way stronger opponents. Most of the time they have played tons of more games than myself (100 wins against people with 1000's of wins). Also a solo player does not stand a chance because you will be matched against full premade teams (4-5 players) most of the time. Without friends to play with this is a game that should be skipped.
  87. jb3689
    Jan 10, 2012
    8
    Don't let some of the older reviews fool you, LoL has come a long way and there's plenty of good things to say about it. The graphics are fine and fit a niche. There are a huge number (around 80) of champions at the moment so there's plenty of replayability. Most players are pretty competitive too, so there's always a good challenge. I disagree with people who say it's less "hardcore" thanDon't let some of the older reviews fool you, LoL has come a long way and there's plenty of good things to say about it. The graphics are fine and fit a niche. There are a huge number (around 80) of champions at the moment so there's plenty of replayability. Most players are pretty competitive too, so there's always a good challenge. I disagree with people who say it's less "hardcore" than DotA or HoN. I've played both of those and feel they are less team-oriented than LoL where you're team is constantly struggling to end up with more gold than the other team so they can make a push to try and win the game. My only real complaints are that there are some small issues that Riot chooses not to fix (like no way to scale minimap) and they tweak the game a little too hard some times and it throws things off a lot. If you enjoy team-oriented games and hero building games like DotA then you should give it a shot. It's free after all… Expand
  88. glitchtoreality
    Jan 4, 2012
    8
    For people who haven't played DotA, Heroes of Newearth or Rise of the Immortals, this game might prove to be a bit difficult. What really makes this game fun is playing with 4 of your friends as you take down the enemy team. If you're not a team player sort of person then don't touch this game. The game is constantly updated, new heroes are added every few weeks and glitches are fixed. TheFor people who haven't played DotA, Heroes of Newearth or Rise of the Immortals, this game might prove to be a bit difficult. What really makes this game fun is playing with 4 of your friends as you take down the enemy team. If you're not a team player sort of person then don't touch this game. The game is constantly updated, new heroes are added every few weeks and glitches are fixed. The community isn't perfect, but I have met more friendly players than horrible ones. There is also a match making system which allows you to play with people of your own level, so that a new comer won't get their asses handed to them by casual players. The graphic aren't anything to brag about, but it certainly works for this type of game. If you don't have friends to play with, then the game can lose some of its value and become frustrating (after all, itâ… Expand
  89. Spudrospar
    Dec 31, 2011
    0
    Horrible game,heroes are mostly bad copies of dota,and aren´t even close to being unique. Hon+dota all the way! I don't recommend this game to anyone,expect if you're looking for a way to waste your time and get depressed at the same time.
  90. Ztride
    Dec 21, 2011
    3
    I have nothing against this game in particular, but rather the DotA genre as a whole. The game is built around long matches of grinding as fast as possibly to get to a higher level than your enemies, at which point you'll win because of your stats.

    If you die then your enemy gets lots of experience, which gives your teammates lots of reasons to hate you, and the actual combat is boring as    I have nothing against this game in particular, but rather the DotA genre as a whole. The game is built around long matches of grinding as fast as possibly to get to a higher level than your enemies, at which point you'll win because of your stats.

    If you die then your enemy gets lots of experience, which gives your teammates lots of reasons to hate you, and the actual combat is boring as hell!

    The one positive thing I has to say about this game is that the graphics are nice.    … Expand
  91. C4K3
    Dec 13, 2011
    3
    League of Legends, as all other DotA games, fails miserably in balance. If you enjoy real competitive pvp, you will hate this game. If you enjoy mindlessly killing people, you might like this but would in the end be better off buying a singleplayer game.
  92. BladeFlare
    Dec 5, 2011
    9
    this game is so well mad that i gave its a 9. super close to 100% perfect. its like 9.5. so good that it is one of my favorite games. its fun, well made, good updates, frequent updates, popular and isnt hard to play on my computer. and best of all, its free! how could you reject this game. it sounds like all of the other MOBA game fans played it just to find faults, because their problemthis game is so well mad that i gave its a 9. super close to 100% perfect. its like 9.5. so good that it is one of my favorite games. its fun, well made, good updates, frequent updates, popular and isnt hard to play on my computer. and best of all, its free! how could you reject this game. it sounds like all of the other MOBA game fans played it just to find faults, because their problem are exaggerated and easily fixable. Bad graphics? get a better computer because you are on low settings. otherwise you are comparing them to Dota, and even still, they are at least good. a champion is underpowered or overpowered? they make it on purpose for some champions to be worse. those are for the better players. the cheap champions are for more noobish players. and in the end, that sometimes doesn't even matter, it all depends on the difficuly of mastering a champion and how good a player is. and if a pro is playing tryndamere then you should be pro enough to the point that it doesnt matter too much, from there on it is just skill. and by the way champs like taric arent mainly to battle. i saw something about buy to win and i facepalmed. you buy skins. SKINS. doesnt make a difference in gameplay. runes are ip only and if you are talking about champ then just stop being lazy and get some ip. 3 maps is by far enough in my opinion. and dont hate the game because of a bad community. i dont know about other moba games but lol is pretty awesome.… Expand
  93. xFlox
    Nov 27, 2011
    8
    Great Game but it has 2 main Lacks

    The first lack is the balancing. There are about 90 champs now and the more champs riot makes the harder it becomes to balance the game. but they are already releasing new champions instead of focus on balancing

    the second thing is the lack of maps (3)
  94. dobserver
    Nov 24, 2011
    7
    First of all this game is Free to Play, which already adds that much value to the game itself. It is basically a spin-off of Dota that uses cell shaded/anime style graphics for the characters. The gameplay is very similar to Dota and emphasizes teamwork and communication. It's a game really easy to pick up but difficult to master, as you will need a thorough understanding of all theFirst of all this game is Free to Play, which already adds that much value to the game itself. It is basically a spin-off of Dota that uses cell shaded/anime style graphics for the characters. The gameplay is very similar to Dota and emphasizes teamwork and communication. It's a game really easy to pick up but difficult to master, as you will need a thorough understanding of all the characters to be considered an expert at the game. This is all the more difficult, since the developers are constantly pumping out new characters and implementing character balances approximately every 2 weeks. The game is in a desperate need of new maps. There are currently 3 maps: Summoner's Rift, Twisted Treeline and the Crystal Scar. I never really understood why the developers kept building new characters to use instead of making new maps, simply because all the Dota related games follow the format of adding new heroes/champions/characters. Different game modes would also be good. The newest Crystal Scar map is a step in the right direction. I think this game will continue to develop into a better and better game, over time. (Overall: 7+ lots of potential to be a 10)… Expand
  95. Paperl0l
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    MOBA (Dota) style games are rapidly becoming popular, after playing several League of Legends (LoL) is the title that sticks out for me. The game play is terribly addicting and wonderfully exhausting, the end of each game needs a well earned cool off period, however with matches being fairly lengthy this is not a game you can have a quick match on.

    The graphic style I personally find    MOBA (Dota) style games are rapidly becoming popular, after playing several League of Legends (LoL) is the title that sticks out for me. The game play is terribly addicting and wonderfully exhausting, the end of each game needs a well earned cool off period, however with matches being fairly lengthy this is not a game you can have a quick match on.

    The graphic style I personally find quite charming. The simple textures and bright colours allow for a wide range of PC's to run LoL with no problem and still look great providing you don't zoom in too far. The detail of the maps is good and there no characters that I feel were given less attention visually.

    Match making is simple and easy, you can join solo games with complete strangers that are of a similar level, or you and any number of friends can team up in 5v5 and 3v3. Your progression as a gamer increases over time with each win and loss contributing to your summoner level, a higher summoner level gives you more access to customisation options and buffs for your character, although this means that people higher than your level will be undoubtedly stronger than you in more ways than one.

    LoL is a brilliant and addicting game, but it has it's problems. The biggest complaint for myself and the biggest complaint many people will present is that the community is extremely hostile. Every player seems to be either brilliant at the game, but a horrible person, or very bad at the game and lovely. There seems to be no middle ground of players you either rule or suck.

    Another Problem I have is that although the game offers a huge and diverse selection of characters, there is very little selection of maps. With 2 main maps, a 5v5 (Summoners Rift) and 3v3 (Twisted Treeline) There is colour swapped version of the 5v5 and a special tutorial level that is very small, but other than that there is very little variety. The game is well worth checking out for anyone interested in the genre. And as it's free you have nothing to lose with no obligation to pay. However be prepared for a very unforgiving environment and to have summoners rift burned into your eye balls.    … Expand
  96. Levanders
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    League of Legends is a wonderful game with a free-to-play option. If you try it and find out you do not like it, fortunately you didn't have to sacrifice anything but your bandwidth to try it out. It is not a game you can just pick up and expect to be good at. Riot releases new champs frequently and constantly patches to create balances and change the gameplay style up a bit.
  97. Highwind_Hiatus
    Nov 14, 2011
    7
    Fun game, unique characters for the most part, graphics are what you'd expect from a dota/hon type game. A game you can easily pick up and put down at the same time with no real problems. The downside? I guess the lack of support for banning people who actually need it is definitely a problem, if the abysmal community doesn't already irritate you to the ends of the earth. There are alsoFun game, unique characters for the most part, graphics are what you'd expect from a dota/hon type game. A game you can easily pick up and put down at the same time with no real problems. The downside? I guess the lack of support for banning people who actually need it is definitely a problem, if the abysmal community doesn't already irritate you to the ends of the earth. There are also WAY too many characters. So many in fact, that some abilities on one character are found on another. In any case, its a fun game, worth trying. But if you didn't like Hon/Dota before, you're probably not going to like this.… Expand
  98. Crimson_Air
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    I used to play DoTA all the time and tried LoL several time over the years. The game has stayed the same easy and boring game that it has been. Leveled 3 different accounts to 30 without losing a single game. Riot has made it obvious that they don't care about hero balance. HoN on the otherhand is pretty fun with friends while LoL is just full of trolls and BRs
  99. the_bored1
    Oct 18, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been playing this game since early preseason 1. This game has evolved tremendously, and the producers deeply care about the community. The game is more teamwork oriented then other games of its nature, but it is also possible for a person to win the entire game. Despite the forum posts about how "overpowered" a champion is, the game is insanely balanced. Allowing a draft-mode normal and custom match system has produced a practice system for new players. The game interface is extremely user-friendly and simple to figure out. The tutorial is also fairly thorough about gameplay, along with the free champion rotations allowing you a diverse number of people to attempt to play. The game is constantly recieving updates to remain balanced and introduce new champions to play. Also, riot is a very community oriented company, despite people believing it is trying to maximize revenue. Any money spent would not produce a significant advantage to gameplay, so you can not buy power in this game.… Expand
  100. Chapy
    Oct 14, 2011
    5
    It's important to note that my review of this game is from the perspective of a competitive gamer of many years. League of Legends is just a game designed to make money, and boy does it succeed at that. It has almost no competitive viability aside from its large playerbase. Balancing takes a back seat to anything that will drive a sale, overpowered heroes for example. I gave the game aIt's important to note that my review of this game is from the perspective of a competitive gamer of many years. League of Legends is just a game designed to make money, and boy does it succeed at that. It has almost no competitive viability aside from its large playerbase. Balancing takes a back seat to anything that will drive a sale, overpowered heroes for example. I gave the game a chance but the free to play platform for this genre just doesn't mesh whatsoever for me, I desire a competitive and balanced experience and this does not offer that, indeed it doesn't even try.
    -Update since dominion-
    Now, at least, the game has a redeeming quality, a unique game type 'Dominion' that doesn't attempt to follow the dota genre. Now my review lands in the yellow.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. GameCritics
    Aug 5, 2013
    80
    I find that with League of Legends, Riot has cultivated one of the most unique spaces in gaming history—mostly for good reasons but also for some awful ones, and in the gaming museum of the future, League is sure to have its own wing.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 15, 2011
    85
    League of Legends handles well the worst problem DOTA has: its autistic n00b-hating elite players. Thanks to match making, now we weaklings dare to play. [Nov 2011]
  3. Thunderbolt
    Feb 1, 2011
    70
    Improvements are constantly being updated and although team mates make or break many matches, there is genuine fun to be found.
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