Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story

It’s a shame that Riot Forge is being discontinued following Riot’s recent layoffs, as every game created through the initiative has been of a high quality. At the very least, I think the last game released through Riot Forge is the best yet.

Bandle Tale offers a unique cozy experience that anyone can enjoy, League of Legends fan or not. It's got a great story and fun dialogue that breathes life into Bandle City, and it's easy to pick up and play for anyone.

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: A League of Legends Story is a great immersive life simulator that is wonderful on the Steam Deck.

Riot Forge bows out with an overly grindy crafting game that annoys more often than it delights.

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.

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 annoyanc...

What do you get when you take one of the most popular gaming IPs in the world and blend it with an equally beloved genre? You probably get something very much like Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story. Set in the LoL universe, Lazy Bear’s game is a pixel art-style crafting RPG with an emphasis on wholesome, family fun and a relaxing, happy vibe.

It's indifference that takes me out of Bandle Tale. I couldn't get into the world building, I couldn't get behind the constant back and forth running that quests have me doing. I never felt like I found my stride. The mini games - especially the cooking - was fun, something that would be excellent to play with a friend. But this single player crafting sim is too cute for its own good. Unlocking ne...

Whereas the last LoL spin-off focused on just one of its champions, Nunu, Bandle Tale delves deeper into the franchise's lore, largely drawing inspiration from the Legends of Runeterra Beyond the Bandlewood expansion. It expands upon the established region of Bandle City and its mysterious Yordle inhabitants, with players taking on the role of a heroic, customizable Yordle whose journey is told st...

Bandle Tale is a time-consuming adventure that needs a bit more of magic.

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.