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
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Awards & Rankings

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#55 Best PC Game of 2009
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  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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