Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story

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"Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story" is a charming crafting RPG set in the magical world of Bandle City. As a shy yordle from a knitting-obsessed island, you'll face a massive threat to your home and must grow in courage and skill to save it. The Digital Deluxe Edition offers exclusive poro outfits, backpack designs, pathway effects, and recipes for added customization .

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story screenshot

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,170 reviews

story162 positive mentions

grinding233 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and a charming art style that brings Bandle City and its inhabitants to life.
The story is engaging and filled with humorous dialogue, making it enjoyable for both League of Legends fans and newcomers.
The crafting and party mechanics provide a unique gameplay experience that keeps players entertained and invested.

The gameplay can become grindy and repetitive, with many fetch quests and resource gathering that may frustrate some players.
The tutorial and instructions are often unclear, leading to confusion about how to progress and complete quests.
The game lacks flexibility, as players are often forced to follow a linear path without much freedom to explore or set their own goals.

story
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The story of "Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story" is generally described as charming and whimsical, featuring familiar characters from the League universe, but it often suffers from linearity and repetitiveness due to its quest-driven nature. Players appreciate the cute art style and engaging dialogue, though many find the crafting and skill progression mechanics cumbersome, leading to frustration when quests become locked behind skill requirements. Overall, while the narrative is enjoyable for fans of the genre, it may feel shallow or tedious for those seeking a more dynamic storytelling experience.
- “A wonderful solo player game with a good story and amazing visuals.”
- “The story is unique and lots of fun quests.”
- “In conclusion, 'Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story' is a captivating and enjoyable game that offers a perfect blend of adventure, strategy, and storytelling.”
- “The story is straight up bad, with caricature characters and long written dialogues every few minutes.”
- “The main problem with that is that the quests themselves aren't that fun, forcing you to walk around the world and back just to talk to characters and stop from time to time to craft specific items.”
- “It's comprised of repetitive, linear, and pointless tasks disguised as an actual storyline.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Bandle Tale is characterized by a mix of crafting, gathering, and exploration, often drawing comparisons to Graveyard Keeper. While many players appreciate the charming art style and engaging mechanics, they also note that the gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with a linear progression system that sometimes feels overly padded. Overall, the experience is described as cozy and inviting, but it may frustrate those seeking deeper or more varied gameplay.
- “Bandle Tale was not what I initially expected it to be; however, I was very positively surprised by the gameplay mechanics.”
- “The gameplay blends surprisingly nicely with the League of Legends story setting, giving the right amount of recognizable elements to give you an 'oh right!' moment.”
- “The characters are charming and full of personality, each with their unique abilities and backstories that add depth to the gameplay.”
- “Despite its undeniable cuteness and cozy potential, I cannot recommend this game due to sheer silliness in gameplay.”
- “The most important thing is the boring gameplay and game design decisions.”
- “The game feels very raw and unfinished from the gameplay side.”
grinding
237 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally described as grindy, particularly in the later stages, with many players noting that it can become tedious and repetitive due to extensive resource gathering and crafting tasks. While some enjoy the grind and find it manageable, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially for those expecting a more relaxed farming sim akin to Stardew Valley. Overall, the grinding aspect is central to the gameplay, and players are advised to approach it with the right mindset.
- “The mechanics are basically collecting and crafting; it is not grindy, and the day and night cycle are just there for cosmetics. You don't need to worry about time in this game at all, and there are no stamina issues either. You have a stamina bar that is just for running, but all other interactions are unlimited!”
- “It's not a sit back and relax game, not a crafting game (although there is crafting), and not farming.”
- “The game can be grindy at times, and depending on your playstyle, you might hit a story barrier that requires multiple skills to be learned.”
- “This game starts off as rather fun and really pretty before quickly devolving into a needlessly grindy series of tasks.”
- “It's fun for about 30 minutes when you arrive at Bandle University, but as soon as you unlock the other 3 places, it becomes completely insufferable as you have to jump from place to place doing the most mind-numbingly boring 'grinding' activities in order to move forward with your skills.”
graphics
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style, vibrant colors, and intricate details that create an immersive and whimsical atmosphere. Players appreciate the cute and quirky aesthetics, which enhance the overall experience, making it feel cozy and inviting. However, some users noted that while the visuals are stunning, the gameplay can be complex and occasionally frustrating, detracting from the enjoyment of the art.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that truly bring the world of Bandle City to life.”
- “The art style is beautiful, and the world is colorful, carefully constructed, and interesting to explore.”
- “Bandle Tale has clear and beautiful pixel graphics and super cute animations.”
- “The gameplay felt repetitive and very unforgiving, and the story/visuals weren't really enough to keep me playing.”
- “I usually have a hard time with pixel graphics games because I find it hard to read what's going on.”
- “It's like they had a solid vision for the aesthetics and story, but didn't really put the same amount of planning into the actual gameplay.”
music
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as calming, cute, and fitting for its whimsical atmosphere, though some players note that it can become repetitive over time. Many reviewers appreciate the relaxing ambiance it creates, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game, while a few express that the soundtrack lacks memorability. Overall, the music is well-received, contributing positively to the game's charming aesthetic.
- “The music in the game is relaxing.”
- “Bandle Tale is a great game to relax and unwind to; relaxing music, humorous dialogue, and a beautiful, whimsical world.”
- “The art is extremely pretty, and the music is enchanting.”
- “Some elements, like certain background music, can become quite repetitive.”
- “It's filled with repetitive mechanics and sounds (is there really only one song in the soundtrack?!).”
- “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 the genre and/or the parent title.”
humor
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The humor in "Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story" is widely praised for its witty and well-written dialogue, often drawing comparisons to classic RPGs like Mario RPG. Players appreciate the cute and silly interactions among characters, though some feel the humor lacks the darker, surreal edge found in other titles. Overall, the game offers a charming blend of lightheartedness and engaging banter, making it a delightful experience for fans of whimsical storytelling.
- “The dialogue was well written, witty, and funny.”
- “The worldbuilding was done very well, all the islands are so cute and the characters have hilarious dialogue.”
- “The settings are adorable and the characters and their banter have made me laugh out loud more than once.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its overwhelmingly wholesome and cozy narrative, appealing to fans of lighthearted and family-friendly experiences. While many players appreciate the humor and charm, some find the story and dialogues lacking depth, leading to mixed feelings about the overall emotional engagement. Additionally, the pacing can disrupt the intended relaxed vibe, creating a tension that contrasts with the game's cozy aesthetic.
- “There are of course a lot of hints and references to League and their lore, but the core of this game is just a wholesome narrative exploration/gathering game.”
- “It’s packed with humor and wholesomeness but doesn’t shy away from a bit of mystery.”
- “Its been a wholesome, family-friendly ride so far.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its cozy and whimsical qualities, enhanced by beautiful pixel art and animations. Players appreciate the distinct identities of different areas within the game, along with engaging storytelling and smooth mechanics, making it a delightful experience overall.
- “The different parts of Bandle all have their own identity and atmosphere, and they're all likable.”
- “I found Bandle Tale to be an extremely whimsical, low-stakes cozy game, with beautiful pixel graphics and atmosphere, and those are the type of games I love.”
- “The cozy atmosphere is delightful and the gameplay is very well thought out.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is highly debated among users; while some appreciate its cozy atmosphere and completeness, many criticize it for lacking meaningful endgame content and variety, leading to a repetitive experience. Several reviewers note that once the story is completed, there is little incentive to replay, as the gameplay remains the same with no alternative paths or quests. Overall, the consensus leans towards a lack of replay value, despite its charming aesthetics.
- “It has everything one can ask for in a cozy game, feels well-rounded, isn't in early access, and is a full and complete game with plenty of replayability; not to mention it takes place in one of the cutest universes ever.”
- “I also think that could have added some replayability.”
- “You don't have the free will to not quest if you don't want to; you have to do the quests, and it's not replayable after you finish the game, unless you want to just experience the entire story again (I don't judge, you do you).”
- “There is 0 end game or replayability in this game.”
- “So it's not replayable, as it's the same story, same course of action, same progression.”
- “Beyond the cute aesthetics, decent sound design, and nods to other titles in the 'lol universe,' I don't think this title has much lasting power, as is, and little to no replay value.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is noted to be enjoyable and engaging, with players appreciating the plot and character arcs. However, those seeking deep lore or extensive character backstories, particularly related to League of Legends, may find the development lacking. Overall, the game balances character growth with other elements like exploration and crafting.
- “This game offered a lot of different things - character development, exploration, family, crafting, and partying!”
- “I enjoyed the plot and the character development.”
- “If you expect anything related to League of Legends lore or extensive character development, this game is not for you.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is straightforward, with no microtransactions or in-game store, which some players appreciate, especially in contrast to the free-to-play model of League of Legends that includes skin purchases. However, the pricing may deter some players, particularly those attracted by misleading advertisements suggesting a cozy gaming experience.
- “But I understand that since League of Legends itself is a free-to-play game, some of the people coming from the client advertisements might balk at the price.”
- “This game isn’t for everyone, and perhaps the cozy game advertisement wasn’t the best angle to promote it with; regardless, if you’re the same type of gamer as me, I recommend it.”
- “No microtransactions, no in-game store.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its instability, with multiple users reporting it as a "buggy mess" and experiencing frequent bugs. While some recommend purchasing it on sale, the overall consensus highlights significant stability issues.
- “I'd say pick it up if it's on sale, before I found out it's a buggy mess.”
- “It's a bit buggy at times.”