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League of Legends

League of Legends

|United States, China|Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

8.1 /10

Aww Great!

Super hit!

1k ratings
Time to beat
Main
15,767.4h
Main + extras
14,451.9h
Complete
14,118.4h
Trailers & screenshots
Why play it

League of Legends is a 2009 Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, MOBA game rated 8.1/10 from 1k ratings, with a main story of about 15,767.4h, available on Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows).

League of Legends is a fast-paced, competitive online game that blends the speed and intensity of an RTS with RPG elements. Two teams of powerful champions, each with a unique design and playstyle, battle head-to-head across multiple battlefields and game modes. With an ever-expanding roster of champions, frequent updates and a thriving tournament scene, League of Legends offers endless replayability for players of every skill level.

Story and worldbuilding

The game takes place on Runeterra, a planet shaped by the remnants of an ancient conflict between cosmic forces. Originally, players were cast as "Summoners" commanding champions on the Fields of Justice, but in 2014 the lore was rebooted, removing summoners entirely and establishing Runeterra as a standalone world. The setting spans diverse regions, from the technologically advanced city of Piltover to the oppressed underground of Zaun, and encompasses genres ranging from Lovecraftian horror to traditional sword and sorcery. While the game itself has no linear campaign, its expanding universe of champions, factions, and conflicts forms the foundation for spin-off media including the animated series Arcane, comics, and narrative-driven spin-off games.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.1/10 across 1k ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, MOBA, with a main story around 15,767.4h. Check if that style and time commitment fit you.

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IGNLeah B. Jackson · 13 Feb, 2014
9.2/10

League of Legends is an amazing and intense MOBA with great depth, tons of character, and a huge community.

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GameSpotTyler Hicks · 11 Oct, 2013
9/10

The cornerstone of its genre.

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EurogamerQuintin Smith · 27 Nov, 2009
8/10

More time, heart and money has gone into this than any other free game I can remember playing, and I think Riot Games is going to make good on its promise of post-release development. Until further notice, this is the DOTA game you should be playing.

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PC GamerSteven Strom · 30 May, 2018
8.2/10

LoL has improved in some ways more than others over the past eight years, but it remains one of the best strategic duelers.

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GamesRadar+Rich McCormick · 6 Nov, 2009
8/10

It may be worth learning the ropes elsewhere before diving in, but if defending those Ancients tickles your RPG/RTS crossover gland (found in the mouse-finger), then LoL is a well-stocked playground.

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GameGrinArtura Dawn · 11 Jan, 2022
8/10

League of Legends is amazing and fun, with a lot of variety and options in characters that can be played. That being said, the community is a big deterring factor given it's a 5v5 team-based game.

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DualShockersLogan Moore · 15 Oct, 2018
8/10

League of Legends is the most popular game in the world, and for good reason, but it's absolutely not without its fair share of annoyances.

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SpaziogamesJinChamp · 3 May, 2016

More than 6 years have passed since its debut and League of Legends still dominates the game scene with merit

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PCMagIsaac Rouse · 5 Feb, 2016
9/10

League of Legends, the incredibly popular PC title from Riot Games, continues to shine as the crown jewel of the MOBA genre.

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Cheat Code CentralCole Smith · 4 May, 2010
9/10

The time I spent with this game has been fun, and with a good community base, it can only get better with time.

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