The multiplayer online battle arena, League of Legends, has two teams of five players battle it out against each other to destroy the enemy’s base. This free, fast-paced game mixes strategy, RPG and action into a game that players will enjoy. So, gear-up, and get to fighting.
League of Legends has nearly 40 million players, and when compared to competitors such as DotA 2 and Smite, LoL really establishes itself as the benchmark of arena games. The gameplay has to be the strength of League of Legends. The game makes you react quickly while still being strategic with your actions. The 5 vs 5 seems to be the most popular mode on League of Legends. This mode offers 40 minute sessions and they have to be played out, no coming back later to finish a round. If you do leave during a session, the battle continues and you leave your team outnumbered and headed for a loss. If long battles are not for you, League of Legends has other game modes to choose from that do not last as long.
The games developers are constantly adding new content so gamers can have varied experiences. Beginners can complete a set of tasks that are geared at helping them learn the ins-and-outs of the game. You will start off by battling AI characters and eventually you will be paired against players with the similar skill levels. This makes League of Legends accessible, yet challenging. Simply put, if you are fan of arena-based games, you will love League of Legends.
A multiplayer game that pits 5 against 5.
