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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story

Name: Comprehensive Review and Analysis of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story
Item: The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story
Author: Critik Editorial Team

2023

GenresFantasy, Adventure, Indie, Action, RPG, Single Player

AvailableApr 18, 2023

PlatformNintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X

DeveloperDigital Sun

Overview

Developed by Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is an action RPG that takes place in the League of Legends universe. In the kingdom of Demacia, the Mageseekers hold the power to oppress magic-using citizens in the name of public order–by inducting and indoctrinating them, locking them away, or driving them into hiding. Play as Sylas, a spell-stealing mage who has just broken free of his unjust captivity at the Mageseekers’ hands. Wielding the chains that once bound you, you must liberate your homeland from tyranny, one Mageseeker at a time.

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6.0

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Story and Narrative

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Critics are mostly positive about The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story, praising its well-developed characters, thematic exploration, and engaging narrative. While some critics find the story predictable and lacking in impactful moments, the general consensus is that it offers a solid, emotionally resonant experience with compelling protagonists and complex themes.

SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY

Story Score

Positive (80-100)

69%

Mixed (50-79)

28%

Negative (0-49)

Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.

The opinions of the critics regarding the Story of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story are generally positive. Many critics praise the well-developed characters, growth throughout the tale, and the exploration of themes such as societal change, personal growth, discrimination against mages, and social rebellion. Critics like COGconnected, Destructoid, GRYOnline.pl, Gameblog.fr, Gamers Heroes, IGN, Push Square, But Why Tho?, Digital Trends, GameSpot, IGN Portugal, TheXboxHub, XboxEra, ZTGD, Gamereactor UK, Nintendo Life, Universo Nintendo, Dexerto, GamingBolt, God is a Geek, PC Gamer, RPGamer, and Shacknews all highlight various positive aspects of the story, including compelling protagonists, nuanced narratives, engaging dialogue, and the exploration of complex themes. However, there are also some critics who have expressed mixed or negative opinions about the story. RPG Site mentions that many aspects of the story are predictable, while The Games Machine feels that the story lacks impactful moments and plot twists. Siliconera criticizes the narrative for contradicting established canon and wasting the potential of introducing interesting new characters. RPG Fan criticizes the story for being predictable, cliché, and lacking depth in conversations and lore dumps. Overall, the consensus among the critics is that The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story has a solid and well-crafted narrative. It expands on the lore of League of Legends, explores themes of revolution, oppression, discrimination, and personal growth, and features well-written characters that are endearing and relatable. The story is praised for its emotional moments, engaging dialogue, and the exploration of complex societal issues. While there are some criticisms regarding predictability, lack of impactful moments, and contradictions to established canon, the overall sentiment is positive, with the majority of critics appreciating the storytelling and character development in the game.

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Gameplay Mechanics

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Critics laud The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story for its high-tempo, engaging combat that's intuitive, rewarding, and faithful to the character of Sylas. Many outlets praise the variety of spells, strategic elements, and creative boss battles. Some critics note concerns about repetitive gameplay and lack of variety, but overall, the consensus is that the gameplay is enjoyable, addictive, and robust, with the positive aspects outweighing the negatives.

SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY

Gameplay Score

Positive (80-100)

59%

Mixed (50-79)

38%

Negative (0-49)

Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.

The critics generally have positive opinions about the gameplay of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story. They praise the combat for being high-tempo, engaging, and rewarding. COGconnected, Destructoid, GRYOnline.pl, Gamers Heroes, IGN, Push Square, RPG Site, Digital Trends, GameSpot, IGN Portugal, XboxEra, Gamereactor UK, Nintendo Life, The Games Machine, Dexerto, GamingBolt, God is a Geek, PC Gamer, Shacknews, Siliconera, and RPGamer all appreciate the combat mechanics and the variety of spells and abilities available to the player. They mention the fast-paced nature of the combat, the ability to steal magic from enemies, and the strategic elements such as exploiting elemental weaknesses. The combat is described as intuitive, satisfying, and faithful to the character of Sylas. The boss battles are particularly highlighted as creative and enjoyable, with RPG Site and God is a Geek mentioning them as the highlight of the game. However, there are some negative opinions regarding the gameplay. Gameblog.fr, But Why Tho?, RPG Fan, and SomosXbox express concerns about the gameplay becoming repetitive and lacking variety. RPG Fan specifically mentions that the combat feels stiff and lacks flow, while Gameblog.fr states that the promising start of the gameplay loses its appeal over time. Additionally, ZTGD mentions difficulty in keeping track of the protagonist and using all the moves effectively when multiple enemies are on screen. Overall, the consensus among the critics is that the gameplay of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is enjoyable, engaging, and addictive. The combat mechanics, including the fast-paced action, the ability to steal magic, and the strategic elements, are praised by multiple critics. The boss battles are highlighted as a standout feature, providing a challenge and adding depth to the gameplay. While there are some concerns about repetition and lack of variety, the positive aspects of the gameplay outweigh the negatives. Critics such as RPG Site, PC Gamer, and Shacknews emphasize the robustness and satisfying nature of the gameplay, making it a solid action experience.

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Graphics and Visual Design

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Critics unanimously praise The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story for its stunning pixel art style, detailed environments, and beautifully animated characters. Despite minor criticisms of visual clutter during battles and weak zone structure, the overall consensus is highly positive. The game's graphics and visual design are deemed impressive and contribute positively to the immersive experience.

SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS

Visual Score

Positive (80-100)

62%

Mixed (50-79)

38%

Negative (0-49)

Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.

The opinions of the critics regarding the Graphics and Visual Design of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story are overwhelmingly positive. The majority of the critics praised the pixel art style, describing it as stunning, gorgeous, and impressive. They appreciated the attention to detail, with detailed levels, well-crafted environments, and beautifully animated characters. Critics like COGconnected, GRYOnline.pl, and But Why Tho? specifically mentioned the stunning visuals and impressive pixel art that added to the fantasy atmosphere of the game. Gamereactor UK and God is a Geek praised the art direction and the faithful representation of the main League of Legends characters. The use of a hi-bit art style, a broad color palette, and expressive character portraits in dialogue sequences were also highlighted by Nintendo Life. The pixel art was described as fluid, pleasant to the eye, and visually appealing by Digital Trends, GamingBolt, and PC Gamer. The overall consensus among the critics is that the graphics and visual design of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story are highly impressive and contribute positively to the overall experience. While the majority of the critics had positive opinions about the Graphics and Visual Design of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story, there were a few minor criticisms mentioned. Gameblog.fr and Push Square pointed out that the pixel art visuals could become visually cluttered during intense battles, and the visual effects could blend together. SomosXbox mentioned that while the artistic design of characters, zones, and enemies was outstanding, the structure of the game's zones and map was a bit weak. However, these criticisms were relatively minor and did not significantly impact the overall positive reception of the game's graphics and visual design. In conclusion, the critics overwhelmingly praised the Graphics and Visual Design of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story. The pixel art style was highly regarded, with stunning visuals, impressive attention to detail, and well-crafted environments. The critics appreciated the fluid animations, expressive character portraits, and faithful representation of League of Legends champions. While there were some minor criticisms regarding visual clutter during battles and weak zone structure, these did not detract from the overall positive consensus. The majority of the critics found the graphics and visual design to be very good, further enhancing the immersive and enjoyable experience of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story.

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Music and Sound Design

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Critics rave about the Sound Design and Music of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story, praising Gareth Coker's composition for enhancing the fantasy atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some critics mention the lack of voice acting as a downside, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive. The soundtrack is lauded for its emotional impact and world-building, with the sound design receiving praise for intensifying combat scenes. In short, the game's sound and music are key elements that greatly enhance the overall experience according to critics.

SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN

Sound Score

Positive (80-100)

67%

Mixed (50-79)

33%

Negative (0-49)

Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.

The opinions of the critics regarding the Sound Design and Music of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story are largely positive. Gareth Coker's music composition is widely praised for adding to the fantasy atmosphere of the game, with critics like GRYOnline.pl and Nintendo Life highlighting its ability to enhance the overall tone and atmosphere. The musical score is also commended for its ability to match the battles and evolve as the player progresses, as mentioned by IGN. The use of voice lines and sound effects from League of Legends adds a sense of familiarity and immersion, further enhancing the gameplay experience. The sound design is also well-regarded, with critics like PC Gamer noting its ability to complement the high-octane action and bombastic political intrigue, creating an immersive atmosphere. While the majority of critics have positive opinions, there are a few minor negatives mentioned. XboxEra expresses disappointment in the lack of voice acting, which they feel detracts from the overall experience. This criticism is echoed by RPGamer, who mentions that while the sound design is a highlight, the lack of voice acting is a missed opportunity. However, these criticisms are outweighed by the positive feedback from other critics. Overall, the consensus among the critics is that the Sound Design and Music of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a strong aspect of the game. The soundtrack is widely praised for its ability to build emotions, enhance epic final battles, and create a beautiful and varied world. Critics like GameSpot, TheXboxHub, and SomosXbox specifically highlight the exceptional quality of the soundtrack and its ability to enhance the overall experience. The sound design is also well-received, with critics like RPGamer and Shacknews praising its impactful and harmonious sounds that intensify the combat. Despite some minor criticisms, the overall sentiment is positive, with the music and sound design being considered important and enjoyable elements of the game.

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Voice Acting

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Technical Performance

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Critics had mixed opinions on the technical performance of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story. PS5 had noticeable hitches and glitches, Xbox Series X had minor issues but praised overall performance, while Nintendo Switch faced significant technical problems like bugs and crashes. Overall, Xbox Series X performed well, PS5 had room for improvement, and Nintendo Switch had the most issues impacting gameplay.

SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE

Tech Score

Positive (80-100)

10%

Mixed (50-79)

70%

Negative (0-49)

20%

Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.

In terms of the technical performance on the PS5, the critics had mixed opinions. Destructoid mentioned noticeable hitches and glitches, such as freezing enemies and disappearing user interface, but expressed hope for post-launch support. GRYOnline.pl acknowledged minor flaws like occasional crashes and errors, as well as minor imperfections in the Polish translation. IGN encountered bugs but found them fixable with a quit-and-reload or reboot. Despite these issues, the overall consensus for the PS5 platform leans towards minor technical hiccups and imperfections rather than major performance problems. Moving on to the Xbox Series X, TheXboxHub reported only minor issues and one glitch, but praised the overall performance as great. This suggests that the technical performance on the Xbox Series X is relatively solid with only minor inconveniences. Unfortunately, the Nintendo Switch platform received more negative feedback regarding technical performance. Gamereactor UK mentioned visual and enemy bugs that slow down the action, while Nintendo Life pointed out numerous bugs, frame rate issues, and crashes when returning to the game after sleep mode. Universo Nintendo experienced input delay, optimization issues, and frequent software crashes. The Games Machine encountered annoying glitches that they hope will be fixed with updates. These criticisms indicate that the Nintendo Switch version of the game suffers from various technical issues, impacting the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the critics' opinions on the technical performance of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story are somewhat mixed. While the Xbox Series X received positive feedback with only minor issues, the PS5 had some noticeable hitches and glitches, but with potential for improvement through post-launch support. On the other hand, the Nintendo Switch platform faced more significant technical problems, including bugs, frame rate issues, crashes, and optimization issues. It is worth noting that some critics mentioned specific technical hiccups, such as audio stuttering and being unable to kill enemies, which further contribute to the overall negative sentiment towards the game's technical performance.

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Replay Value

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Critics have mixed opinions on the replay value of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story. Some praise its side quests, skill upgrades, and diverse spell loadouts that encourage replayability. However, concerns are raised about limited resources, linearity, and repetitive elements that may hinder replay value. Despite this, addictive combat and an enjoyable experience make it a worthy choice for some players.

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Replay Score

Positive (80-100)

Mixed (50-79)

93%

Negative (0-49)

Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.

The opinions of the critics regarding the replay value of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story are varied. Some critics, such as Gamers Heroes and IGN, highlight the game's replay value through side quests, skill upgrades, and different spell loadouts. These elements provide incentives for players to revisit the game and explore different playstyles. Additionally, RPG Site mentions the ability to replay missions to collect missed items or recruits, which adds to the replayability factor. The upgrade systems and side missions mentioned by Nintendo Life also contribute to the game's replay value, as they provide reasons to explore every corner of every level. The inclusion of level-specific spells and gameplay-changing rewards, as mentioned by Digital Trends, further enhance the replayability of the game. On the other hand, some critics express concerns about the limited replay value of The Mageseeker. Universo Nintendo mentions the lack of additional resources to collect after progressing in the story, which may hinder replayability. The Games Machine notes that while the game offers some difficulty spikes and secrets to discover, it is relatively linear, which may limit the desire to replay it. TheGamer also highlights the game's limited replay value due to repeated bosses and maps, as well as incremental progression options that run out of new systems to introduce halfway through. Overall, the critics' opinions on the replay value of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story are mixed. While some critics emphasize the game's replay value through various gameplay elements and incentives, others express concerns about the limited content and repetitive nature of the game. It is worth noting that the addictive combat and enjoyable overall experience mentioned by RPGamer may help compensate for any shortcomings in replay value, making it an easy recommendation for some players. Ultimately, players seeking a game with strong replay value may find satisfaction in the side quests, skill upgrades, and different playstyles offered by The Mageseeker, while others may find the limited content and repetitive nature less appealing.

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Overall Verdict

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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION

Monster Score

Positive (80-100)

60%

Mixed (50-79)

40%

Negative (0-49)

Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story has received a generally positive reception from critics. Many reviewers praised the game for its engaging combat, enjoyable gameplay, and stunning visuals. COGconnected commends the game for successfully delving further into the lore of the franchise and offering an engaging action RPG experience. Destructoid also highlights the game's unique spin on the League of Legends universe and its fresh experience for both MOBA fans and newcomers. Gamers Heroes and RPG Site both describe the game as a fantastic action RPG, with Gamers Heroes specifically recommending it for players who enjoy fast-paced top-down action. TheXboxHub and XboxEra highly recommend the game, with XboxEra praising its strong gameplay, gorgeous visuals, and solid score. Nintendo Life also considers it a strong addition to Riot's spin-off games, with a compelling story and enjoyable combat. However, there are some criticisms raised by certain reviewers. Gameblog.fr mentions that the game suffers from repetitive gameplay and design choices that hinder its potential. RPG Site acknowledges that while the combat and pixel art are enjoyable, the story is not the main draw of the game. RPG Fan criticizes the game for its unimaginative and tired game design, stale writing, and lack of value for the price. Siliconera notes that the game may disappoint those looking for a more substantial and consistent story. Overall, the consensus among critics is that The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a solid and enjoyable game. The positive aspects of the game, such as engaging combat, stunning visuals, and a compelling story, are highlighted by multiple reviewers. The game is recommended for both League of Legends fans and newcomers, with several critics praising its expansion of the League of Legends lore. However, there are some criticisms regarding repetitive gameplay, design choices, and the lack of depth in the story. Despite these flaws, the overall sentiment is that The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a worthwhile addition to the League of Legends spin-offs and offers an enjoyable experience for players.

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story impresses critics with engaging combat, stunning visuals, and lore expansion. Praise for its action RPG experience, though some note repetitive gameplay and uninspired design. Recommended for fans and newcomers despite mixed reviews on story depth.

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Reviews

65 reviews found

Shacknews

Apr 20, 2023

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The review highly recommends The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story, stating that it is an incredible time and worth experiencing.

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IGN Portugal

Xbox Series X

Apr 20, 2023

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is likely to please fans of the League of Legends universe, even those who may initially reject it due to its art style. The reviewer is captivated by the story and recommends it to others.

PC Gamer

Apr 18, 2023

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story offers a refreshing combination of high-octane action and bombastic political intrigue. With its engaging story, robust gameplay, excellent soundtrack, and vibrant pixel graphics, the game is well worth the time for those who enjoy this type of media.

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XboxEra

Xbox Series X

Apr 19, 2023

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a highly recommended game with its strong gameplay, gorgeous visuals, and solid score. The only downsides are the slow progression of Sylas' strength and the lack of voice acting.

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Gamers Heroes

PlayStation 5

Apr 20, 2023

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a fantastic action RPG and a worthy spin-off. It is recommended for players who enjoy fast-paced top-down action.

GRYOnline.pl

PlayStation 5

Apr 21, 2023

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The overall experience is highly recommended, especially considering the reasonable price. The reviewer rates the game 8.5 out of 10.

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God is a Geek

Apr 14, 2023

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The review concludes that The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a solid action adventure game in its own right. It praises the game for its story, gameplay, and graphics, and states that it gives League of Legends new legs. Both fans and newcomers are said to have reasons to be excited about the future of League of Legends. The overall verdict is positive.

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Dexerto

Apr 26, 2023

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The Mageseeker is a successful expansion of League of Legends' lore.

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TheXboxHub

Xbox Series X

May 10, 2023

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a game well worth picking up.

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But Why Tho?

Xbox Series X

Apr 14, 2023

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a great off-shoot offering of the League of Legends brand, with an engrossing story and calculated gameplay.

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