Ruined King: A League of Legends Story

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 117 Ratings

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  1. JDear
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Even with the bugs, this game deserved way more. Art style is great. Characters are great. Story and worldbuilding is great. Gameplay is decent, and have some minor depth that let you get entertained throughout the whole campaign. And I'm still buffled on how didn't get at least nominated for best soundtrack. The cons, like I said, is filled with minor bugs. And can get a littleEven with the bugs, this game deserved way more. Art style is great. Characters are great. Story and worldbuilding is great. Gameplay is decent, and have some minor depth that let you get entertained throughout the whole campaign. And I'm still buffled on how didn't get at least nominated for best soundtrack. The cons, like I said, is filled with minor bugs. And can get a little repetitive, especially on the combat. While on the artstyle is great, the proper level design is just quite poor puzzles that don't really "amuse" the players. But still, I think the pros overweight the cons quite easily.… Expand
  2. Le_Korvo
    May 24, 2023
    7
    Um bom jogo para quem gosta de RPG de turno e o universo de League of Legends, gameplay divertida porem para um nicho, zerei em 63h com quase tudo feito. Recomendo para quem é fã do gênero.

    7/10 - Levemente Bom.
  3. Yabara
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    This game is solid. I give it a 9 over a 8 because it has cool mechanics such as lanes and runes. Both RPG system and combat is deep. The world is just amazing, as the lore. You can feel to be there. Level design is nice.
  4. CausticMisery
    Jan 28, 2023
    7
    Runeterra is brought to life in this fun little RPG with fun combat mechanics, but it drags too long and the side quests are dull.
  5. Frankie321
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    Brilliant innovative tactical combat, using a three lane timeline (speed/balanced/power). Lots of buffs and debuffs. Each of your heroes has different capabilities and a different role. While combat can seem a bit complicated at first, after playing it for some time you will appreciate the richness and innovativeness of the tactical combat. Nice graphics, great voice acting, niceBrilliant innovative tactical combat, using a three lane timeline (speed/balanced/power). Lots of buffs and debuffs. Each of your heroes has different capabilities and a different role. While combat can seem a bit complicated at first, after playing it for some time you will appreciate the richness and innovativeness of the tactical combat. Nice graphics, great voice acting, nice though not deep story. I encountered no bugs. This is a game I will play to the finish, as also the designers vary and ramp up the baddies as you progress to keep it interesting. It is one of the best tactical RPGs on Xbox, which is where I play it. Already have over 100 hours into it.… Expand
  6. auditbadger
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  7. KinimodYunmi
    Sep 18, 2022
    5
    Ich find´s jetzt nicht so besonders, hätte ich sehr viel lieber als Serie gehabt.

    Die Charaktere sind super, die kennen wir ja auch schon aus LoL, das war also copy, paste. Die Dialoge hingegen kann man auch mit wenig Spieleerfahrung schon vorsprechen und sind nicht sonderlich tiefergehend. Am schlimmsten finde ich das Gameplay, du darfst erst so schön in der Gegend rumlaufen, sieht    Ich find´s jetzt nicht so besonders, hätte ich sehr viel lieber als Serie gehabt.

    Die Charaktere sind super, die kennen wir ja auch schon aus LoL, das war also copy, paste. Die Dialoge hingegen kann man auch mit wenig Spieleerfahrung schon vorsprechen und sind nicht sonderlich tiefergehend. Am schlimmsten finde ich das Gameplay, du darfst erst so schön in der Gegend rumlaufen, sieht alles echt toll aus und dann darf ich klicken und warten, na toll. Bremst das Spiel für mich eher ab und der Rest fühlt sich an wie die letzten 30 Sekunden nach dem last pick, nur auf 30 Minuten gestreckt.

    Es war ganz schön ein paar Dinge mehr zu erfahren und mit ein paar Champions gemeinsam rumzulaufen, aber das war´s auch schon.

    Müsst ihr wissen.    … Expand
  8. Syfin
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    в стиле уебков разработчиков из riot. после драки с неуязвимым уебком которому ты сносишь по 2хп, который еще и попадает постоянно в защитное поле и после него он урон вообще не получает. понял, что во всех играх этих уебищных разработчиков специально делаются максимально нечестные вещи против игрока. что в лол с их лузстриками, что здесь даже в одиночке они сделали дичьв стиле уебков разработчиков из riot. после драки с неуязвимым уебком которому ты сносишь по 2хп, который еще и попадает постоянно в защитное поле и после него он урон вообще не получает. понял, что во всех играх этих уебищных разработчиков специально делаются максимально нечестные вещи против игрока. что в лол с их лузстриками, что здесь даже в одиночке они сделали дичь
  9. YamatoHayabusa2
    Jun 13, 2022
    7
    risingly amazing game! Even if it's your first time into the league of legends universe, if you love amazing stories and RPG games you must give it a chance.
    Protagonists are so charismatic and unics, fighting system is addictive and the story goes more and more interesting!
    Don't worry about the first 1-2 hours of gameplay, after that, the game is AMAZING! PD: I love Miss Fortune… Expand
  10. LordTiger
    May 20, 2022
    7
    Ruined King is the first attempt by Riot Games to transform LoL source material into other genres and somehow they managed to make an excellent turn-based RPG.
    The game's art style is astonishing, and as a fan of LOL lore, I really enjoyed the design of Bilgewater and Shadow Isles.
  11. karahangke267
    May 13, 2022
    10
    I have been playing LoL for a decade. It was an amazing journey for me. I really had so much fun. Combat was not perfect but it was ok. No bugs or anything. Thanks for the great journey.
  12. hardkot
    Apr 17, 2022
    6
    Battle Chasers: LOL Copy Paste Story

    Well, I used to complete BC on mobile and play LOL since the start, so I was very excited to see new LOL content, especially RPG. I honestly was very excited adter so high scored reviews, but in fact it's not true and clear vision on this game, IMHO. Visual (6/10) I really like Madureira style and his art for this game, I also like in game design,    Battle Chasers: LOL Copy Paste Story

    Well, I used to complete BC on mobile and play LOL since the start, so I was very excited to see new LOL content, especially RPG. I honestly was very excited adter so high scored reviews, but in fact it's not true and clear vision on this game, IMHO.

    Visual (6/10) I really like Madureira style and his art for this game, I also like in game design, but whole game I feel playing mobile or browser game, pure animations, no in game video, only pictures. All this make the game cheaper than it can be, because I've noticed a lot of diferent references on LOL universe. Music is average, I even feel like some music are from original Battle chaser. The main point why visual is secondary - Battle Chaser mobile game. It was really great some years ago, but 2021, PC game come on - I haven't seen any updates in engine or level design. It's just copy-pasted. It realy makes me sad.

    Gameplay (6/10) Gameplay is normal, I even can say It was very limited by original BC so they just add odd mechanic with arena specific buff/debuff and 3 types of spell modes(fast/low damage, normal/normal, slow/huge damage). That's all changes from BC. On the other hand they add different enemies and game has challenges in battle for players. This is good, but not very enjoyable. Also very controversal for me - first two starting characters are almost identic - tanks without DD character. First few hours were a bit boring.

    Story (6/10) Story is in general is boring if you are not in LOL context. Characters are great, I like that in game they at least try to show their development, but it still feels copy/pasted from other RPG games and full of clishes. The most frustrated part of this that general story and characters are very very straightforward I don't feel excited about their adventure and it's very bad for such games. I even add +1 point for my love to LOL universe.

    All in all it's not a bad game itself, but I feel that Riot Games create it only for money, so I don't reccomend it, only just to check it. And I realy feel bad for all 10 points from dumb people who like money more than good games.    … Expand
  13. Sepherim
    Apr 15, 2022
    7
    Ruined King es un juego que, sin duda, está bastante bien. A nivel de historia cuenta uno de los eventos del LoL aunque, como no sigo ese juego, a nivel de historia por si misma está bien, con unos personajes razonablemente interesantes y bien llevados. No es la mejor historia del mismo y, como en todos los JRPG, no tienes margen alguno para afectarla o modificarla, pero cumple manteniendoRuined King es un juego que, sin duda, está bastante bien. A nivel de historia cuenta uno de los eventos del LoL aunque, como no sigo ese juego, a nivel de historia por si misma está bien, con unos personajes razonablemente interesantes y bien llevados. No es la mejor historia del mismo y, como en todos los JRPG, no tienes margen alguno para afectarla o modificarla, pero cumple manteniendo el interés. A nivel de jugabilidad, siguiendo lo visto en Battlechasers, hay una buena cantidad de enemigos que llevan a combates interesantes donde usar distintas estrategias y jugar con si atacas rápido y suave, o más lento y potente; además, los seis protagonistas juegan de un modo bastante distinto entre si de modo que es probable que encuentres una combinación con la que estar cómodo. Además, el sistema de avance y personalización de los personajes, tanto por runas, como avances como equipo, funciona bastante bien para darte una buena personalización del estilo de juego de cada uno dentro de su estilo general. Eso sí, aún en su dificultad más alta, es un juego tirando a facil.

    Gráficamente el juego cumple, especialmente cuando la cámara no se acerca demasiado a los personajes. Pero se aleja un tanto de la estética típica del LoL en la paleta de colores, diseño de personajes y demás, acercándose más al estilo habitual del estudio de Madureira. El sonido cumple bien, sin grandes alardes ni nada especial. Y en cuanto a bugs, la inmensa mayoría de los que he encontrado son glitches gráficos y un error (frecuente eso sí) en que el mapa indique erróneamente dónde se encuentran las misiones.

    Por todo ello Ruined King no pasará a la historia como grandísimo juego, pero mantiene al jugador bastante entretenido durante sus 50 horas. Y, como parte de la estrategia mayor de Riot de ampliar su mundo, permite profundizar en el lore e historias de algunos de sus personajes. Por todo ello, un 6,5.    … Expand
  14. Lynrev
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    This is a really good rpg in the universe of league of legends , it has defaults but overall it's what we expected from this game so it's good . Main ➕ :
    - Good story
    - the fight system is really interesting - "customization" of the character , we can build them just like in LoL (skills, runes , items....) Main ➖: - somensuest are really badly explained - lazy animations for "ults" - very    This is a really good rpg in the universe of league of legends , it has defaults but overall it's what we expected from this game so it's good . Main ➕ :
    - Good story
    - the fight system is really interesting
    - "customization" of the character , we can build them just like in LoL (skills, runes , items....)
    Main ➖:
    - somensuest are really badly explained
    - lazy animations for "ults"
    - very long and boring to go to a point of the map to another
    ps : the game is not short as some days , it tooks me 40h to finish the game + a lot of the side quests    … Expand
  15. Zeltiko2018
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RK is a rol-turn based game you will enjoy very much. The skills will be got better witch the experience in combats. The lore is very interesting and it does you are hooked in game. The contra is some bugs, one of them made reinstalling game almost finished.… Expand
  16. eMeLDi
    Jan 21, 2022
    1
    Game is really gun.But if only it had autosave function, it would be perfect! Game claims to have auto-save feature. But ytou may load a save point which is for 1 hour ago and you have won 5 fights and finished a few side quest and yet no saving in sight!
  17. Devilbatfire
    Jan 9, 2022
    0
    Got a save corrupted impossible to save or to come back at the buhru's forge. Forced to start again 25 hours lost. What a game is that.
  18. KodiakB
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    This is a story-driven RPG that does a great job at flashing out characters and their personality development, explores a stunning world of Bilgewater, establishes a casual-friendly combat system with reasonably deep team and character building. To connect with characters and the world, it helps a lot that many interactions are voiced and the most important ones are animated comics-style,This is a story-driven RPG that does a great job at flashing out characters and their personality development, explores a stunning world of Bilgewater, establishes a casual-friendly combat system with reasonably deep team and character building. To connect with characters and the world, it helps a lot that many interactions are voiced and the most important ones are animated comics-style, and there are a lot of conversations in the game. The story revolves around a pretty major plot yet it never feels like a stretch - every development felt very organic and built the pace up, with characters' decisions being the key driver here. To make an effective 3-character team, there is a choice out of 6 of them with 2-3 builds for each which makes experimentation and progression a very interesting endeavour. The combat system felt clunky at first, certainly having consoles in mind, but it got very intuitive and engaging very quickly. It is notable that ultimate skills have their own cutscenes and specific animations which certainly give the combat a nice flavour. World exploration is key and it is plentiful - several distinct areas to explored, hidden notes of lore, puzzles that provide great rewards and secrets. Music, sound design and voice acting are superb, greatly helping to immerse yourself in the world and story.

    I spent around 40 hours on normal difficulty and blazed through the latest levels due to lack of time but there is so much content in the game that I could easily see myself spending 100+ hours otherwise.    … Expand
  19. Mandulum
    Jan 2, 2022
    9
    I haven't played LoL in years but was still able to recognize most of the characters. I really enjoyed this one. Great story, gameplay, and characters (Braum is a hoot).

    Date Completed: 2022-01-02
    Playtime: 37h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: Yes
  20. Shumkinvrode
    Dec 30, 2021
    8
    I didn't think that a game in the MOBA genre could get such a high-quality JRPG, with interesting characters. A well-developed world, high-quality gameplay make this game go further and further, I am waiting for further projects around the world LOL.
  21. Arkane7
    Dec 10, 2021
    2
    I love turn based games and this one had a huge amount of promise. Its could have been great but instead settles for mediocrity. Don't get me wrong, the graphics are well done but it takes more than that to make a good game. The UI is pretty bad. This makes every battle frustrating. Even moving through the battle and standard interface is a chore. The worst thing by far though, are theI love turn based games and this one had a huge amount of promise. Its could have been great but instead settles for mediocrity. Don't get me wrong, the graphics are well done but it takes more than that to make a good game. The UI is pretty bad. This makes every battle frustrating. Even moving through the battle and standard interface is a chore. The worst thing by far though, are the characters. apart from one or two, these are the most poorly written and two dimensional characters I've seen in a while. They are stereotyped and cringe worthy. One female character is muscle bound behemoth and you're forced to play with them early on. You have no strong main character, instead you have to play through multiple characters which loses the sense of progression and character building. I'd like a sequel to this game that's made right with an awesome main character or allowing the user to at least customize or create their own.… Expand
  22. Zer0TheHer0
    Dec 3, 2021
    0
    UI is a mess, mouse+keyboard doesn't work well, key rebinding is very flawed (can't rebind for fishing), combat is boring, alt+tab pauses the game, exploration is dull and there's too much backtracking and very limited quick travel
  23. Mcmardigang
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    RPG intuitivo y muy divertido. No entiendo porque hay alguna valoración con cero puntos. Muy recomendable.
  24. Iancarlo
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Got it on both ps4 and PC. Hahaha I love it. Might as well try playing league g legends for Miss Fortune
  25. mistaJRKP
    Nov 21, 2021
    5
    No idea why people are "honestly" giving a 10. This game has a slew of problems. Pacing, glitches, battle system, lack of an auto-save or even a mini-map or just a few of the issues. When it comes down to it the pacing feels way off and game feels like 60-40 / SUPER filler-meaningful content. The battle system also was a nice attempt but the COPY AND PASTED Battle Chasers battle systemNo idea why people are "honestly" giving a 10. This game has a slew of problems. Pacing, glitches, battle system, lack of an auto-save or even a mini-map or just a few of the issues. When it comes down to it the pacing feels way off and game feels like 60-40 / SUPER filler-meaningful content. The battle system also was a nice attempt but the COPY AND PASTED Battle Chasers battle system needs some works and a standard turn based system would have likely felt better. Also WHY THE HELL does the game start with TWO low damage tanks for the FIRST 2 HOURS. a super big turnoff to non-vets of the genre. The huge kudos which are a known staple are amazing voice acting, art and music/sound design.… Expand
  26. Eliador100
    Nov 21, 2021
    6
    First of all I want to say that I am a lol fan and I've played this game on PC. When I turned this game on I was very excited to play an rpg from RIOT, but after several minutes I did not have that positive attitude. The reason for that is because the game have many bugs, terrible key mapping, and gameplay solutions that just does not work. All of these combined with the alt-tab pausingFirst of all I want to say that I am a lol fan and I've played this game on PC. When I turned this game on I was very excited to play an rpg from RIOT, but after several minutes I did not have that positive attitude. The reason for that is because the game have many bugs, terrible key mapping, and gameplay solutions that just does not work. All of these combined with the alt-tab pausing the game, made me think that The Ruined King is very poor port from console. However, if you are able to get used to these downsides, the game is better and better. Setting in the universe, champions and graphic design is doing the job. The game is simple, there are not so many combinations of items and heroes, but the unique monsters and nice animations will propably make you forget about this. If i was not a fan of lol I'd probably gave it 4 or 5 our of 10, but since the story is nice I gave it a 6.… Expand
  27. Oberdan39
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    i REALLY love this game, i already know about the lore of runaterra and this game helps a lot to progress with the story
  28. 1234marcos
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    This game is phenemonal. Lovely art, story, and especially the combat! It's way way more than I ever imagined!
  29. RoyVenom
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Riot Games is now becoming what old blizzard or CDPR was. Ruined King atleast in my opinion is a masterpiece. The Style of Graphics fit the whole story perfectly and drags you in the universe.

    Ruined King is a Spark of Hope in times of dark game releases. The Ambience of Bilgewater is beautiful. One of the best rpgs ive played in a long time. Even tho the depth of the game mechanics    Riot Games is now becoming what old blizzard or CDPR was. Ruined King atleast in my opinion is a masterpiece. The Style of Graphics fit the whole story perfectly and drags you in the universe.

    Ruined King is a Spark of Hope in times of dark game releases. The Ambience of Bilgewater is beautiful. One of the best rpgs ive played in a long time.

    Even tho the depth of the game mechanics is quite simple, the story alone might be something for you.
    Worth a buy!    … Expand
  30. MikeGrandson
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Surprisingly amazing game! Even if it's your first time into the league of legends universe, if you love amazing stories and RPG games you must give it a chance.
    Protagonists are so charismatic and unics, fighting system is addictive and the story goes more and more interesting!
    Don't worry about the first 1-2 hours of gameplay, after that, the game is AMAZING! PD: I love Miss Fortune    Surprisingly amazing game! Even if it's your first time into the league of legends universe, if you love amazing stories and RPG games you must give it a chance.
    Protagonists are so charismatic and unics, fighting system is addictive and the story goes more and more interesting!
    Don't worry about the first 1-2 hours of gameplay, after that, the game is AMAZING!
    PD: I love Miss Fortune so much!!!
    A must play title!    … Expand
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#85 Best PC Game of 2021
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#59 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Movies Games and Tech
    May 17, 2022
    70
    The Ruined King is varied enough that it kept me entertained throughout the majority of my playthrough, but combat fatigue eventually left me feeling a little exhausted by the end of it. While the story is fairly simplistic, the charming characters, mixed with the sublime art style, made it a fun jaunt overall. If you are a fan of League of Legends and turn-based RPGs, then this is the game for you. Otherwise, I’d recommend waiting until this goes on sale before picking it up for yourself.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    80
    Apart from a slight repetition in fights and non-animated film scenes, there is nothing to complain about. A famous piece from the world of League of Legends. More like these!
  3. GameSpace
    Jan 28, 2022
    75
    The visual part of the game is quite delightful. The aesthetics perfectly convey the atmosphere of Bilgewater and the mysterious Shadow Isles. The background art gives the feeling of the scale of what is happening around our heroes as opposed to running through the same old corridor.
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