Convergence: A League of Legends Story

Convergence: A League of Legends Story
Developer(s)Double Stallion
Publisher(s)Riot Forge
EngineUnity[1]
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: May 23, 2023
Genre(s)Metroidvania
Mode(s)Single-player

Convergence: A League of Legends Story is a 2023 Metroidvania video game developed by Double Stallion and published by Riot Forge. Players control an inventor who can manipulate time. It is a spinoff of League of Legends and was released for Windows, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

Gameplay

Players control an inventor named Ekko who comes from the fictional city of Zaun in the League of Legends franchise. Convergence is a Metroidvania video game, a subgenre of platform games that encourage exploration through a side scrolling world. Players can use Ekko's inventions for several purposes: reversing time to prevent Ekko from missing a jump or taking damage in combat; remotely flip switches; slow down time to make it safer to get past dangerous hazards; teleport; and attack enemies from a distance.[2]

Development

Developer Double Stallion is based in Montreal, Canada.[3] Riot Forge released Convergence: A League of Legends Story for Windows, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch on May 23, 2023.[4]

Reception

On Metacritic, the Windows and PlayStation 5 versions received positive reviews,[9][10] and the Switch version received mixed reviews.[11] GamesRadar called it an excellent Metroidvania-style game whose dystopian setting "is only held back by its slightly cartoonish" graphics.[2] Polygon said it is "a great adventure" as long as players do not expect it to be similar to Arcane, an animated adaptation of League of Legends with the same setting.[12] Siliconera called it "an excellent blend of 2D parkour platforming and brawling" and said it will likely appeal to gamers who have not played League of Legends.[13] GamingBolt, who felt it is "a compelling side-story for Ekko", praised the gameplay and visuals.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Made with Unity Monthly: May 2023 roundup". Unity Technologies. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  2. ^ a b Jones, Ali (2023-05-19). "Convergence: A League of Legends Story Review: "a deliberately weighty Metroidvania"". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  3. ^ "Double Stallion". Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  4. ^ "CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story". Gematsu. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  5. ^ "Convergence for PC Reviews". Metacritic.
  6. ^ "Convergence for Nintendo Switch Reviews". Metacritic.
  7. ^ "Convergence for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic.
  8. ^ "Convergence Reviews". OpenCritic. 4 June 2023.
  9. ^ "CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story (PC)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  10. ^ "CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story (PS5)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  11. ^ "CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story (Switch)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  12. ^ Marshall, Cass (2023-05-26). "Convergence is a solid platformer in the League of Legends universe". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  13. ^ Price, Leigh (2023-06-03). "Review: Convergence: A League of Legends Story Is a Treat for Everyone". Siliconera. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  14. ^ Sinha, Ravi (2023-06-02). "Convergence: A League of Legends Story Review – The Storm of Time". GamingBolt. Retrieved 2023-08-18.