Ruined King: A League of Legends Story

 Switch
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 51
  3. Negative: 11 out of 51

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  1. Kerunk
    Nov 18, 2021
    5
    A good game for fans of the League of Legends universe, beginners may find it complex and difficult, but for lovers of the genre, turn based strategy, is a game that leaves a lot to be desired, with an overestimated value.
  2. Wenaesaoficial
    Dec 9, 2021
    6
    Good game overall , but the numerous long loading screens and bugs that made me lose lots of progress (autosave was very infrequent).
  3. Kaprawiec
    Mar 24, 2022
    5
    Nice game, awfull switch optimalisation. Loading times are attrocious, just like game that was made by reskinning battlechasers which albo was as sluggish like Ruined King. Combat should be a bit more varied, lane mechanic is idiotic, You cant see nothing in handheld mode on this lane graphic. Not recommended.
  4. tiagojsag
    May 15, 2022
    7
    I have played about 2-3h so far on the switch, and the game itself seems great, but the switch version was clearly an afterthought. Loading screens are long and frequent, and even after those end, you notice textures poping in, and things like the map still remain unavailable for a noticeable long time after you are given back control of your character. I haven't looked into it yet, but ifI have played about 2-3h so far on the switch, and the game itself seems great, but the switch version was clearly an afterthought. Loading screens are long and frequent, and even after those end, you notice textures poping in, and things like the map still remain unavailable for a noticeable long time after you are given back control of your character. I haven't looked into it yet, but if the PC version improves on this, I will probably wait for a sale and get it on steam or something.
    On a different note, some UI elements feel clunky. The most noticeable is the combat bottom bar, for example, that can get easily crowded with very small icons and become impossible to understand, both on docked and handheld modes.
    Overall, it seems like a great game, and playing with LoL characters in a different setting feels like a one-of-a-kind experience. The story so far is captivating, and the overall mechanics feel well built. If you can play it on anything other than the Switch, I suspect you will have a much better experience, if anything just because the loading times might improve. If not, it's still a game worth picking up, but be ready to wait, and wait, and wait some more.... :/    … Expand

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#64 Best Switch Game of 2021
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#45 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2021

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 15, 2022
    70
    Ruined King doesn't deliver on the Nintendo Switch everything it promises. The story is interesting but it's very difficult to ignore the gameplay and performance issues to actually insist upon seeing the game through to the end. It's worth it to those who want to know more about Runeterra though.
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  2. Launcher (The Washington Post)
    Dec 29, 2021
    70
    Because of this game, I’m developing a connection with the [“League of Legends”] franchise. I just don’t find the game to be a must-play worthy of a ringing endorsement.
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  3. MGG Spain
    Dec 13, 2021
    85
    Ruined King is a bit far from the expectations created with it, but right where we should have put it after knowing Airship Syndicate's previous work. It's a solid RPG, with deep combat, and interesting systems.
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