Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story (2024)

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a crafting RPG set in the whimsical world of Bandle City. After a party goes wrong, the portals that connect your home collapse and throw everything into chaos!

Role-playing (RPG)Simulator Adventure FantasyPC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

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God is a GeekChris WhiteFeb 20249/10
Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a great-looking game, but the loop of crafting and unlocking skills is where it's at its finest.
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Try Hard GuidesErik HodgesFeb 202410/10
Bandle Tale captures the essence of the Yordles’ fantastical home and delivers a delightful and bittersweet experience. As Riot Forge’s final contribution before its closure, Bandle Tale stands as a testament to the studio’s collaborative genius, the creativity and clever game design of Lazy Bear Games, and leaves players with a fond farewell to spinoffs set in the Runeterra universe, at least for the foreseeable future.
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GamingTrendAdam MorenoMar 202485/100
If you like cute and fun, you'll enjoy Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story. Nothing is too complicated to understand while gameplay gives you enough challenge you want to keep going. The plot is nothing too heavy but still pushes you to move forward at all times. Some of the side tasks can feel like a time waster or repetitive, but if you enjoy the style, those things become less of an annoyance and more of a time to work on time management. Make some tea, put on some cozy socks, and play Bandle Tale.
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RPG SitePaige ChamberlainFeb 20245/10
Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is something most would now term a "cozy game", being a light simulation game that's largely relaxing and not too stressful. Its gameplay and story can feel pretty mediocre, reminding me of childhood favorites but never as entertaining.
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Screen RantDeven McClureFeb 20243/5 stars
The world is full of beautiful locales, and seeing beloved characters like Teemo and Rumble not only brought to life but made incredibly entertaining is a lot of fun. With a lower price and a slew of content, the title is a delightful new way for fans to delve into the world, and contains hallmark mechanics that make it worth a look for cozy players even if they aren't familiar with LoL. Despite its lulls and occasional overcomplications, Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is an adorable, imaginative take on an established universe that has a lot to offer.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Developer: Lazy Bear Games
Publisher: Riot Forge
Released: February 21, 2024
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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