The Mageseeker

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story
Developer(s)Digital Sun
Publisher(s)Riot Forge
SeriesLeague of Legends
EngineUnity[1]
Platform(s)
ReleaseApril 18, 2023
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is an action role-playing video game developed by Digital Sun and published by Riot Forge. A spin-off game of the League of Legends franchise, the game was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in April 2023.

Gameplay

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The game story follows Sylas, as he escapes captivity and leads a group of rebel mages for a revolution against the tyrannical kingdom of Demacia.[2] The Mageseeker is a 2D action role-playing video game played from a top-down perspective. Sylas can dash and use his chains to pull himself towards hostile opponents. He can cast a wide range of elemental spells, though he can also temporarily borrow enemies' magical abilities for one-time use in combat.[3] In addition to the main campaign, the game also features side quests, allowing players to assault enemy bases or complete arena challenges.[4]

Development

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The game was developed by Spanish studio Digital Sun, the studio behind Moonlighter (2018).[5] The game was officially announced by Riot Forge in February 2023, and was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in April 2023.[6]

Reception

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According to review aggregator Metacritic, the game received "Generally Favorable" reviews upon release.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Made with Unity Monthly: April 2023 roundup". Unity Technologies. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Serin, Kaan (March 8, 2023). "The Mageseeker brings sick 2D action to the League Of Legends world next month". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  3. ^ Hultner, Kaile (April 19, 2023). "The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story review". PC Gamer. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Griffin, Jada (April 20, 2023). "The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story Review". IGN. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  5. ^ Stewart, Marcus (February 15, 2023). "Three League Of Legends Games Arrive This Year, Including New Title The Mageseeker". Game Informer. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Borthwick, Ben (March 8, 2023). "The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story Release Date". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  7. ^ "The Mageseeker for PC Reviews". Metacritic.
  8. ^ "The Mageseeker for Nintendo Switch Reviews". Metacritic.
  9. ^ "The Mageseeker for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic.
  10. ^ "The Mageseeker for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic.
  11. ^ "The Mageseeker Reviews". OpenCritic. 20 April 2023.
  12. ^ "The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story for PC reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  13. ^ "The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story for Switch reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
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