Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story Reviews
Bandle Time is still a wonderful and pleasantly surprising gameplay experience that will appeal to cozy gaming enthusiasts and League players alike. Even for those like myself, who don't actively play League of Legends but has some familiarity with its expanding world, Bandle Tale acknowledges its interconnective history while embracing a more relaxed and quirky approach.
"Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story focuses on the Yordles with Lazy Bear Games' charming pixel art and humor. The game’s narrative and island exploration are engaging, though the story is shallow and involves a lot of back-and-forth. Skill management and various activities like festivals and food stands add depth, making the game feel more like a fun adventure than a grind."
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Bandle Tale isn't for everyone, due to the grind and time it demands, but those who "get" it will have a great time reuniting the Yordle community.
In Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story, there’s always a task to tackle, keeping gameplay engaging with constant goals and amusing conversations. Although it relies heavily on fetch quests, Bandle Tale’s progression layers and delightful dialogue guarantee it stays captivating and cosy throughout.
Bandle Tale is not a game of immense depth, but remains a good distraction between big action titles. If you're into cozy games like Animal Crossing or Spirit Farer, you'll easily find what you're looking for. If you're looking for a little more excitement, however, you'll be disappointed.
Review in French | Read full review
As the last act of Riot Forge, Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story excellently concludes a sequence of games that expanded the universe of the renowned MOBA. By presenting an innocent and funny adventure, with charming graphics and an impeccable localization, he creates a super captivating game that is capable of entertaining both LoL players and those who have never opened up to this universe.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Whether or not you are fans of League of Legends, anyone who likes crafting simulator games, making things, farming, but with a story to match so as not to lose the rhythm of the game, you should try Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story, an addictive as well as entertaining game, with simple mechanics that will make you break your head on more than one occasion to advance. Once you get the rhythm, you will simply enjoy the experience and help your friends.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Bandle Tale feels like a game some people will thoroughly enjoy, but others might grow tired of when the systems start piling on top of each other. It’s surprisingly complex, and about as long as the average big-budget RPG, but whether players will have the same patience for it remains to be seen. A lot of heart has gone into this game, and I really wanted to love it. As it stands, it’s a solid crafting RPG with a cute aesthetic that doesn’t really match the menu-heavy gameplay. It would be a lot more fun without systems like the auras restricting you from doing what you need to do.
A charming and visually stunning crafting RPG. Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a crafting game through and through. Once you get a hang of the gameplay mechanics and what to find in different locations, you'll find yourself immersed in the charming and whimsical world which is equal parts cozy and visually amazing.
Bandle Tale ties together a beautiful world, fun characters, and an immense but enjoyable crafting experience with a narrative that should resonate with anyone who’s ever doubted themselves.
Bandle Tale is the final game under the Riot Forge banner, but thanks to its lovely soundtrack and a unique focus on resource management coziness, the project goes out with a bang
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.