Designed by developer Riot Games, LoL was unofficially released in October 2009. The game is a free-to-play title supported by microtransactions. LoL is one of the most popular Internet games. According to Riot Games, it is played by 650 million people.
League of Legends is a two-dimensional, online-multiplayer, real-time map game with three base lanes, five players down in each, and a set of minions that march up the lanes to the central structure - the dark temple - pushing each team towards the enemy's base.
The objective is to propagate one's armies so that they take down the enemy's temple, and as the game progresses, each team gains an extra structure: an Evangelist and a Dragon.
There are five players in each game - three on the front line and two in the back. The game progresses through waves of minions and heroes fighting through an ever-multiplying enemy force; the lane minions spawn and keep spawning as every three minutes goes on.
There are also two turrets per lane, and the game progresses through waves of minions and heroes fighting through the lanes until one team either has its temple was taken, or the final tower in that lane falls.
The game is fast-paced and team-oriented. Each player has a limited number of abilities and must cooperate with their team in order to achieve victory. The game features a wide variety of champions, each with unique abilities and playstyles. As players play more games, they unlock new champions and skins for those champions. This keeps the game fresh and encourages players to keep playing.
The graphics are marvelous, precise, and the textures are quite high-resolution. The environment appears faithful to the Warcraft III mod it is based on and even features buildings from that game.
The models for the champions are intricate and well-detailed, and the animations are fluid and natural. There is a nearly perfect mixture of graphical elements, with no one thing feeling too overwhelming.
The graphics in League of Legends are top-notch. The game is colorful and vibrant, and the champions are well-animated and look great. The environments are detailed and look great. The game runs smoothly and is pleasing to the eye.
The controls are easy to learn and use. The game uses a point-and-click control scheme, with the mouse being used to control the camera and the cursor. The keyboard is used for all other actions, including movement, attacking, and using abilities. The controls feel smooth and responsive, with no delay between input and action.
The game is highly replayable, as there are a vast number of champions to choose from, and each game feels different with a new set of champions and a different set of players.
There are also a number of maps to play on, each with its own unique features, and the game can be customized with a variety of different game modes and rule sets. The game is also regularly updated with new content, including new champions, maps, and game modes.
The game is free-to-play, so players can play as much as they want without spending a penny. The game is also highly competitive, and players can rank up and compete in tournaments for prizes.
Overall, League of Legends is an excellent game. It is easy to learn and play but has a high level of complexity that can be mastered. The graphics are marvelous, and the controls are smooth and responsive. The game is highly replayable, with a vast number of champions and maps to play on.
The game is regularly updated with new content, making it a great choice for long-term entertainment. I highly recommend League of Legends to anyone looking for a great online multiplayer experience