Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story
February 21, 2024
One little Yordle, one humongous problem. From Lazy Bear, the studio that brought you Graveyard Keeper, comes Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story™. Jump into this delightful crafting RPG set in the magical world of Bandle City, home of the furry and fun-loving yordles. You are a shy yordle …
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"If you like cute and fun, you&s;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 …"
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75.0
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80.0
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85.0
"Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is an adorable cozy game with a long list of quests to complete with no pressure whatsoever. I just wish it had a better orientation system so I could spend less time retracing …"
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55.0
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60.0
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70.0
""Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story focuses on the Yordles with Lazy Bear Games&s; charming pixel art and humor. The game’s narrative and island exploration are engaging, though the story is shallow and involves a lot of back-and-forth. Skill …"
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"Bandle Time is still a wonderful and pleasantly surprising gameplay experience that will appeal to cozy gaming enthusiasts and League players alike. Even for those like myself, who don&s;t actively play League of Legends but has some familiarity with its …"
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80.0
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85.0
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75.0
"Bandle Tale offers a unique cozy experience that anyone can enjoy, League of Legends fan or not. It&s;s got a great story and fun dialogue that breathes life into Bandle City, and it&s;s easy to pick up and play for …"
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78.0
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76.0
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82.0
"Bandle Tale is not a game of immense depth, but remains a good distraction between big action titles. If you&s;re into cozy games like Animal Crossing or Spirit Farer, you&s;ll easily find what you&s;re looking for. If you&s;re looking for …"
Read original review"Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a great-looking game, but the loop of crafting and unlocking skills is where it&s;s at its finest."
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65.0
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70.0
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45.0
"Bandle Tale feels like a game some people will thoroughly enjoy, but others might grow tired of when the systems start piling on top of each other. It’s surprisingly complex, and about as long as the average big-budget RPG, but …"
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80.0
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70.0
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"A cozy and mildly paced RPG. Bandle Tale enters the world of League of Legends from the farthest corner of Runeterra and offers "Stardew Valley-style" gameplay based on the use of bizarre machines, sewing skills, gardening and cooking talents. A …"
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70.0
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"The world is full of beautiful locales, and seeing beloved characters like Teemo and Rumble not only brought to life but made incredibly entertaining is a lot of fun. With a lower price and a slew of content, the title …"
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90.0
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75.0
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85.0
"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."
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70.0
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"Although seemingly marketed towards the casual gamer, behind the cozy pixel art style and soothing soundtrack of Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story lies a complicated and grindy crafting RPG best enjoyed only by the most devout fans of …"
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80.0
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"It&s;s indifference that takes me out of Bandle Tale. I couldn&s;t get into the world building, I couldn&s;t get behind the constant back and forth running that quests have me doing. I never felt like I found my stride. The …"
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90.0
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70.0
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80.0
"At its core, Bandle Tale is a cosy puzzle game, blending the tranquillity of games like Animal Crossing with the satisfaction of assembling a complex Lego set or a 1000-piece puzzle."
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85.0
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"Bandle Tale captures the essence of the Yordles’ fantastical home and delivers a delightful and bittersweet experience. As Riot Forge’s final contribution before its closure, Bandle Tale stands as a testament to the studio’s collaborative genius, the creativity and clever …"
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85.0
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"The world of Runeterra is a universe that is often defined by war and conflict. Bandle Tale moves away from this and what has been done in other Riot Forge games so that we can relax with the yordles and …"
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72.0
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78.0
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84.0
"As the last act of Riot Forge, Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story excellently concludes a sequence of games that expanded the universe of the renowned MOBA. By presenting an innocent and funny adventure, with charming graphics and an …"
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70.0
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65.0
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70.0
"If you don&s;t like League of Legends, you could still have fun with Bandle Tale. It&s;s a comfortable but frustrating spin-off."
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80.0
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90.0
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70.0
"Bandle Tale isn&s;t for everyone, due to the grind and time it demands, but those who "get" it will have a great time reuniting the Yordle community."
Read original review"A charming and pretty gorgeous crafting sim / RPG / adventure that doesn’t quite hit all the right notes"
Read original review"Who would have thought that the world of League of Legends was suitable for a "cozy game"? Yet Bandle Tale a League of Legends Story works really well, at least for video game lovers who don&s;t engage their minds too …"
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"Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a much more ambitious game than most crafting RPGs. It’s accessible to most patient gamers, too, whether they’ve played League or not. The crafting elements are good, if occasionally opaque. Unfortunately, the …"
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55.0
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"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"
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68.0
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"Bandle Tale is a solid crafting RPG with some really interesting ideas, although it doesn&s;t always execute these ideas as well as it feels like it could have. An expansive crafting system, stunning art style, and hilarious writing all work …"
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70.0
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85.0
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"A charming and visually stunning crafting RPG. Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a crafting game through and through. Once you get a hang of the gameplay mechanics and what to find in different locations, you&s;ll find yourself …"
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"Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story provides an intriguing peek into the world of Yordles, Runeterra&s;s most endearing race. In this latest offering from Riot Forge, developed in collaboration with Lazy Bear Games, we&s;re treated to a straightforward yet …"
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35.0
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"Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is something most would now term a "cozy game", being a light simulation game that&s;s largely relaxing and not too stressful. Its gameplay and story can feel pretty mediocre, reminding me of childhood …"
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"In Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story, there’s always a task to tackle, keeping gameplay engaging with constant goals and amusing conversations. Although it relies heavily on fetch quests, Bandle Tale’s progression layers and delightful dialogue guarantee it stays …"
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75.0
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70.0
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"Bandle Tale is a refreshing addition-perfect for fans and newcomers alike-to the League of Legends universe, offering players a quiet yet engaging experience that departs from the franchise&s;s usual combat-based gameplay. Focusing on creation, exploration and community building, the game …"
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78.0
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72.0
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84.0
"Taking it all into consideration, I feel that the rhythm issues I mentioned are very small compared to the fun that this game provides: Very well-made crafting system, just the right amount of complexity and, of course, the charismatic Bandle …"
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"Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story demystifies yordles’ existence in a way that emulates some modern simulation favorites like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. While its gameplay skews more straightforward, guided, and simplistic, Bandle Tale is presented in a …"
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