![]() All of this makes combat a delicate dance. Some enemies are vulnerable to certain attacks a Speed attack might disarm a bomb, for example. A power attack might hit hard and feel good, but it could also leave my character in a dead zone of poison mist. The labels are pretty self-explanatory, but what’s interesting is how they affect the character’s position on the “initiative” grid. Once I’ve chosen my lane ability, I can choose between three options: a Speed, Balance, or Power attack. I can snap off an instant ability, like a taunt, a shield, or a standard attack, or I can choose a more powerful “lane ability.” Combat quickly falls into a comfortable yet cerebral rhythm of back and forth. Image: Airship Syndicate/Riot Forgeīuilding a party and experimenting with different combos are pillars of longform, turn-based RPGs, and Ruined King doesn’t disappoint. Meanwhile, offensive characters like Miss Fortune - a pirate captain with a pair of pistols - focus on dishing out damage from the back line. Braum, a friendly fellow with a massive shield and bigger biceps, serves as my team’s tank. Illaoi, a Kraken Priestess, ramps up power over time as she summons more spectral tentacles, which she can then use to heal her friends or crush her enemies. In Ruined King, I take control of a squad of champions from League lore who borrow some of their tools from the original MOBA design. But developer Airship Syndicate keeps a firm hand on the wheel throughout, guiding the player through a fantasy RPG bursting with character. That’s no easy feat, and it would be easy for Ruined King to oversteer too hard in one direction or another. As a standalone RPG set firmly in the world of League of Legends, it has to appeal to both hardcore League fans and players who have never touched the game. Ruined King: A League of Legends Story had the cards stacked against it. ![]()
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