The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 834 reviews
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A revolutionary tale told with memorable characters, excellent combat, and surprisingly forthright politics.
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Digital Deluxe Edition The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™ Deluxe Edition includes the Silverwing Supply Station Pack, the Home Sweet Cave Pack, the Hijacked Spells Pack, and the Unchained Skins Pack. About the GameDeveloped 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 kingd…

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 834 reviews
story207 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-crafted story that expands on the lore of Demacia and Sylas, making it enjoyable for League of Legends fans.
  • The combat system is engaging, allowing players to steal spells and use a variety of combos, which keeps the gameplay dynamic.
  • The pixel art and animations are visually stunning, contributing to an immersive experience.
  • The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with enemy hitboxes and unresponsive controls.
  • The lack of voice acting and repetitive dialogue can make the story feel less engaging and immersive.
  • At its current price point, the game may feel too short and lacking in replayability, leading some players to feel it is not worth the full price.
  • story508 mentions

    The story of "The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story" is generally well-received, particularly by fans of the League of Legends universe, as it expands on the lore of Demacia and the character Sylas. While some reviewers found the narrative predictable or simplistic, many appreciated the character development and emotional depth, particularly in relation to themes of oppression and rebellion. However, newcomers to the lore may find the story less engaging without prior knowledge, and some critiques highlight issues with pacing and dialogue quality. Overall, the game is recommended for its compelling storytelling, especially for those familiar with the League of Legends lore.

    • “The story is well-crafted, and the characters are well-developed, making each encounter feel unique and exciting.”
    • “The story does a fantastic job humanizing Sylas rather than portraying him as a villain like I feel the League trailers do.”
    • “Mageseeker has a solid story that adds a lot of context to events in League lore, fleshes out Sylas, and provides a great introduction to the kingdom of Demacia.”
    • “Story and characters are incredibly bland, and the non-Riot characters are just forgettable.”
    • “The story is poorly constructed.”
    • “The story felt hollow and boring, not my style of graphics, gameplay was boring, controls were intuitive and the mixture of both mouse and keyboard controlling directions was a hassle.”
  • gameplay288 mentions

    The gameplay of "The Mageseeker" is generally praised for its fun mechanics, particularly the unique spell-stealing feature and fluid combat, which many find engaging and satisfying. However, several reviews highlight issues with repetitiveness, clunky controls, and a lack of variety in enemies and environments, leading to a somewhat stale experience as the game progresses. While the game offers a solid narrative and appealing visuals, some players feel it doesn't fully justify its price due to its short length and limited replayability.

    • “The gameplay is fun and intuitive, and I never felt like the game was pulling cheating maneuvers on me to make itself harder.”
    • “The gameplay is very satisfying, knowing what spells to steal to punish your enemies efficiently made it feel tactical and calculated in my approach to battle.”
    • “The gameplay is light and fun while providing a fast-paced environment to keep you thinking about what move to make next.”
    • “I won't recommend the game due to the incredibly wonky gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is pretty lackluster.”
    • “Gameplay gets boring and not a lot of content; definitely not worth $30.”
  • graphics82 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming pixel art style that many players find beautiful and well-executed, with attention to detail in animations and landscapes. While some appreciate the nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic, others feel the visuals can be simplistic or repetitive, occasionally leading to disorientation during gameplay. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, complementing the engaging story and fluid combat, though opinions vary on their depth and appeal.

    • “Beautiful pixel graphics, very engaging combat and so far a compelling story!!”
    • “The art style, animations, and the overall game was really amazing!”
    • “Amazing pixel graphics, amazing music, scenery is fantastic, the atmosphere superb.”
    • “The graphics you can tell had a lot of love put into them, some beautiful landscapes but for gameplay translation and actual characters, it leaves much to be desired.”
    • “Sometimes the perspective can be a little confusing too and I feel like the pixel work could have been better, but maybe it's because I have played other games with an aesthetic that attracted me more.”
    • “Graphics are boring and lifeless compared to stuff like Dead Cells.”
  • music81 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its captivating soundtracks and emotional resonance, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While many reviewers noted the quality and fitting nature of the music, some expressed a desire for greater variety throughout the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.

    • “The music is great and the art can look good, especially enemies, but looks silly too many times in dialogue and things like the base walking animation.”
    • “Music - I am a huge games and movies soundtracks enthusiast and this has got to be one of the most captivating soundtracks I have ever stumbled upon. The music that came along with the fight with bosses made you want to go absolutely ham on them; I couldn't care less if I died several times, I'd be just bombing my headset with the soundtracks.”
    • “The soundtrack is well performed, music hits the right notes when it needs to emotionally and helps to set the scenes.”
    • “The OST is well performed, music hits the right notes when it needs to emotionally and helps to set the scenes, but much like the environments, it suffers due to lack of variety; you will have heard everything this game has to offer multiple times by the end of the journey.”
    • “The music feels very in-line with League's music in that it's not very boisterous, but it's still a good listen, and you do notice it if you pay attention.”
    • “Music is aight.”
  • grinding15 mentions

    Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find certain combat scenarios and enemy encounters tedious, others appreciate the pacing and feel that the game avoids grind through engaging side quests and well-designed boss fights. Many players noted that the game maintains a sense of progression without excessive grinding, although some still experienced frustration with respawns and repetitive combat mechanics. Overall, the consensus suggests that while grinding exists, it is often mitigated by the game's design and pacing.

    • “Bosses and enemies are designed really well, so there's no tedious grind just to pad out the run time.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The only real negative comment I will say is that when you have 10 enemies in one room with different attacks, trying to dodge their attacks becomes really tedious.”
    • “Probably could cut out 60% of the game that gets grindy.”
    • “Combat is super tedious and the element system feels like more of a burden than an actual gameplay mechanic.”
  • replayability12 mentions

    Overall, the game suffers from limited replayability, with many players noting that the linear storyline and short campaign detract from the experience. While there are some elements that encourage replay, such as unlocking missed items and experimenting with diverse builds, the lack of substantial content and depth in the roguelike mechanics leaves many feeling that the game underdelivers in this aspect.

    • “Love the combat, the diversity in builds is immense, tons of things to unlock which incentivizes you to complete all the side quests. My personal favorite being the ones that take on a more roguelike approach, giving you random boons to spells. I got a build that increased my melee damage on kill, and had melee damage scale with my max HP, which got boosted by another spell, so I was running around doing 109 damage to enemies. I wish this concept was developed further as it could give this game lots of replayability.”
    • “The replayability here is really just to get stuff you haven't gotten or found in previous missions (which there will likely be a good handful of stuff you miss), but outside of that, unless you just feel like playing the game again, there isn't much.”
    • “I had thought when they teased the roguelike mechanic that it would offer a lot of replayability, but really that 'roguelike' thing is a minor bit of dressing on roughly half of the side missions, and doesn't apply at all to the otherwise linear storyline.”
    • “Though it's worth pointing out there is very little replay value here.”
    • “For its short run-time, limited replayability, simple and honestly boring spell gameplay, it underdelivers.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, while others have experienced minimal issues. A few users noted random crashes and sound glitches, but many found the auto-save feature helpful in mitigating these problems. Overall, while some players encountered frustrating bugs, others reported a relatively smooth experience with no major technical complaints.

    • “I encountered a couple of bugs, such as not being able to hit enemies or not being able to target my chains; however, this only happened once or twice, so it is relatively a bug-free experience.”
    • “Also pretty buggy and the dev just don't respond to bug reports.”
    • “Random crashes, bugs, and sound glitches just like League of Legends.”
    • “Pixelated, bugged piece of junk, full of glitches and bugs, cost a ton!”
  • character development7 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, particularly with the character Sylas, who is noted for his depth and growth despite the challenges of a large roster. However, some reviews criticize the overall writing and narrative as lacking depth, with a reliance on cliché tropes and insufficient development for other characters. Overall, while some characters receive significant attention, the quality of character development varies across the game.

    • “Sylas has always been an incredibly fascinating character, and I absolutely loved the depth he was given and the actual character development he underwent in-game, which is obviously hard to do within League outside of in-game skin bios and some short stories spread between 100+ characters.”
    • “Super fun combat that only gets more fun as you go along, great story and character development plus you get to play as the naked chain man.”
    • “10/10 combat, 10/10 art style, 10/10 story, 10/10 music, 10/10 character development, 10/10 out-of-combat progression.”
    • “You would assume only the champions get character development, but no.”
    • “A lot of character development.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted for its emotional and passionate writing, with some characters, like Garen, being portrayed in a comically exaggerated manner. Players find amusement in certain gameplay mechanics, such as unexpected damage multipliers, and the limited voice lines, which add a layer of humor through their recycled nature from previous titles. Overall, while the humor has its moments, it is often overshadowed by gameplay issues reminiscent of the studio's earlier work.

    • “The writing in general was really good, emotional, funny, passionate.”
    • “I somehow ended up with attacks that dealt 15x the damage they normally do on a side mission because exponential growth is funny.”
    • “Heck, there are only a few voice lines in the entire game outside of fully animated cutscenes and hearing Riot Forge drag-and-drop these from the MOBA is quite funny.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The game effectively evokes a range of emotions through its well-crafted writing and impactful music, creating heart-touching moments that resonate with players. While the story is dark and engaging, some reviewers noted a lack of variety in the soundtrack, which could diminish its emotional impact over time. Overall, the narrative and character actions successfully foster a deep emotional connection, despite some predictability.

    • “The writing in general was really good, emotional, funny, and passionate.”
    • “The story is emotional and dark, just what it needed to be.”
    • “Overall, a beautiful game with a lot of heart-touching moments, a bit predictable but still heart-touching nonetheless.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by superb pixel graphics and fantastic scenery that enhance the overall experience. The music complements the gameplay, contributing to a rhythmic and immersive environment.

    • “The music adds to the atmosphere, and the gameplay has a really nice rhythm to it.”
    • “Amazing pixel graphics, amazing music, scenery is fantastic, and the atmosphere is superb.”
    • “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
    • “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
    • “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, resulting in a disjointed experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy for the game has been criticized for its reliance on DLCs that many players view as blatant cash grabs, suggesting that these additions should have been integrated into the main game. Players recommend waiting for significant discounts before purchasing, as the current pricing feels exploitative, particularly for dedicated fans.

    • “That said, I wouldn't recommend the DLCs as they are obvious and blatant cash grabs that probably should have been woven into the game properly.”
    • “I'd wait for it to go on a heavy sale, because otherwise this really is a cash grab for League fans.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users reporting excellent performance and no encountered bugs or issues.

    • “Performance is great; I haven't run into any bugs or issues.”
    • “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, which is impressive.”
    • “I love how the developers have optimized the game for various systems, making it accessible to everyone.”
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85% average critic score

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10hMedian play time
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