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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 81 | 45 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 581 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 88 | 3 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 7 reviews sampled · 8 total reviews in window · weighted 4.3 up / 0.3 down · computed 9h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (38)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“Convergence: A League of Legends story is a fun Metroidvania-style game fans of the genre should keep on their radar. Its smart platforming, tough enemies, and unique eye-catching visuals make for a really fun experience that doesn't overstay its welcome. Its lack of backtracking will definitely divide fans of the genre, who either will love the simple "you see everything in your first go" or become upset that there isn't a reason to go back. Convergence does also suffer from performance problems on Nintendo Switch, which, while not game breaking, will make your experience even harder. That said, Convergence: A League of Legends story is quite a fun time and a great way to get into the larger League of Legends universe.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A good metroidvania with pleasant gameplay. Let there be no fresh ideas in it, but sometimes it is enough to get just a high-quality and exciting game in which you will be happy to spend several evenings.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Convergence: A League of Legends Story is a fantastic 2D action platformer with an excellent combat system and even better platforming sections. The game surpasses other titles from Riot Forge in almost every way. Once you immerse yourself in the story, it will draw you in, and the action sequences will keep you hooked, refusing to let you return to reality. With its story, Convergence serves as a great bridge to the champion character and the original League of Legends game. After finishing the game, you’ll truly feel like you understand the character better and will definitely find them more likable. We therefore recommend the game to anyone who loves action and enjoys a challenge.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Convergence: A League of Legends Story successfully blends a cool visual style with fun time-bending action to make for a Metroidvania that's well worth a shot. Though it's on the short side, Convergence uses this to its advantage to craft a thrillingly well-paced adventure which will likely hook you until its end. That said, it's important to underline that this Switch port suffers from some noticeable performance issues, even if the rewind mechanic helps remedy mistakes frame drops might cause. All the same, we still enjoyed our time with Convergence and would recommend it to anyone looking for yet another Metroidvania to add to their collection. The genre may feel overstuffed, but this game is a good example of why there's always room for one more good one.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“[Convergence is] fast, frenetic, fun, well thought-out, and has slick controls. Apart from some screen positional & focal point issues (along with some default difficulty issues), everything else about publisher Riot Forge's first foray into segmented 2D platforming with time-bending mechanics is golden.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Convergence doesn't revolutionize anything in a genre that has seen almost everything before. Despite this, the game introduces some interesting elements without ever fully exploiting them. You don't have to be the biggest League of Legends fan to appreciate what's happening on screen. And for the price, the game offers a good lifespan without prolonging it for nothing. The platforming phases are the best part, unlike the combat phases, which are harder to follow. Maybe it's my age too. I'm getting old.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Convergence: A League of Legends Story doesn't propose any innovative ideas, but it implements the existing ones so well that they add up to an excellent metroidvania game, guaranteed to please fans of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Convergence is my favorite League of Legends side story thus far. Double Stallion did a fantastic job of taking a champions kit and realizing it in a totally different genre of game and made each ability shine. Ekko as a character has a sort of an infectious positivity about him and his willingness to aid a hand to help his city and those in need is something that we need more of in the real world. Full of cameos and easter eggs for League fans and having some genuinely fun boss fights against some champions from Runeterra there is a lot to love in Convergence for longtime LoL fans. Its solid gameplay, fantastic graphical style, and excellent metroidvania gameplay makes this game one that even those non-fans of the series will love.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Convergence: A League of Legends Story, inspired by the League of Legends universe, met with the players.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Convergence is an excellent blend of 2D parkour platforming and brawling with appeal even beyond fans of League of Legends”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Younger and older players who grew up on classic platform 2D games will find their way to an atypical game from a well-known universe. The game itself is excellently presented, the action side is definitely entertaining, the sound and music fit perfectly into the animated graphics in the atmospheric city, where you definitely have something to discover.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Take control of Ekko and roam the streets of Zaun to unravel a mystery about Syntixi in this great metroidvania title! Great combat and platforming make this an easy recommendation.”
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Patch history
- Patch Notes - 07/12/2023Jul 12, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- An Update from Riot ForgeOct 25, 2022