Support NeoGAF

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Game Information

Game Title: Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

Platforms:

• PC (Nov 1, 2023)
• Nintendo Switch (Nov 1, 2023)
• Xbox Series X/S (2024)
• Xbox One (2024)
• PlayStation 5 (2024)
• PlayStation 4 (2024)

Trailer:

• Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story | Sneak Peek Trailer
• You and Me Makes Us | Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Anthem

Publisher: Riot Forge Games
Developer: Tequila Works

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 76 average - 69% recommended
Metacritic - 73 average based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews

CGMagazine - Eduard Gafton - 5.5 / 10

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story fails to be an engaging puzzle-platformer and fails to deliver an emotional, heartfelt story about a child and his Yeti best friend. Considering the performance woes when playing the Switch version, too, this is a song best left unheard.

COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 80 / 100

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a wonderful, whimsical adventure that manages to tell a touching story about friendship. While clearly part of the League of Legends franchise with its inclusion of key characters, you do not need any knowledge of the series to fall in love with this game. The well-designed puzzles and platforming segments are a joy and more than compensate for the lackluster combat. Even with performance issues on the Switch, Song of Nunu is a memorable tale that will leave a lasting impression.

Digital Chumps - Will Silberman - 9 / 10

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is an excellent candidate for your holiday gift list, if not a candidate for something to play this holiday season. It excels in crafting an emotional tale that hits all the right notes of childishness and the wonders of childhood while also encouraging players forward. It's not the deepest game, but it is a masterclass in storytelling and worldbuilding. Don't worry if you're unfamiliar with any of Riot's previous games – your yeti pal, Willump, will give you a gigantic hug either way.

Digital Trends - Tomas Franzese - 4 / 5

Song of Nunu is Riot Forge's best game yet, emphasizing gameplay variety and an emotional narrative about processing grief.

GamingTrend - Adam Moreno - 90 / 100

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a magical adventure starring a sweet duo of characters. Nunu and Willump are a joy to get to know and love. With smooth platforming and great puzzles, this will be a game that any League of Legends fan will want to play. If you enjoyed old school platform/puzzle games, you'll love this gem.

God is a Geek - Mick Fraser - 6.5 / 10

Younger gamers and die-hard fans will find a lot that appeals in Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story.

Hobby Consolas - David Rodriguez - Spanish - 75 / 100

Song of Nunu awakens the child in us with a classic narrative adventure that is humble in terms of playability, but that manages to catch you thanks to the charisma of its characters and a story full of feeling and emotion. Its excessive simplicity hinders the result, but makes it an ideal game for the youngest members of the family.

IGN Spain - Esteban Canle - Spanish - 7 / 10

Song of Nunu is an entertaining game but, at times, falls short in its proposal. Although Tequila's game is interesting, and you can tell that it has been designed with love, it has some gaps that have made it somewhat disappointing.

Nintendo Life - Mitch Vogel - 8 / 10

Song of Nunu is yet another great addition to Riot Forge's growing lineup of games based in Runeterra. The heartwarming relationship between Nunu and Willump carries this compelling narrative, while the linear gameplay along the way is well-paced and engaging. Though performance could be better and combat is a little simplistic, this is an all-around great game that we can easily recommend to any fans of old-school Zelda or someone looking for a high-quality, narrative-focused game that's on the short side.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Katharine Castle - Unscored

A heartfelt, winsome platformer that doesn't require any knowledge of League Of Legends to enjoy, Song Of Nunu is a simple, but pure kind of delight.

Spaziogames - Valentino Cinefra - Italian - 7.8 / 10

Song of Nunu is another well crafted project from Riot Forge.

Try Hard Guides - Erik Hodges - 10 / 10

Layka taught me that a song never dies; similarly, Song of Nunu is a game that will undoubtedly live on in the memories of those who play it. Fans of League’s lore are in for an epic continuation of several beloved champion’s stories, and a heartwarming adventure awaits fans and newcomers alike. Song of Nunu is without a doubt worth your time, with interesting puzzles, great characters and a fantastic pace that keeps the game rolling.

WhatIfGaming - Umer Cheema - 8 / 10

Song of Nunu is a wholesome adventure that follows two beloved characters from the League of Legends universe as they venture through the icy lands of Freljord. Its charming presentation, excellent voice-acting, and accessible platforming mechanics add up to an adventure worth taking. Despite the mediocre combat, Song of Nunu is a wonderful experience that's immersive and expands on the League of Legends lore in a meaningful way.

XboxEra - Genghis Husameddin - 8.5 / 10

From the beautiful presentation to the fun coming-of-age story, Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is easily one of Tequila Works’ best. Fans of League of Legends have had their hands full with Riot Forge’s other releases and they can have another helpful serving of a fantastic adventure game.

 

[Closer]

This dumb stupid mofo is the reason I started playing this game way back on S2. Wish the game used a more cartoony style, but whatever.

 

[MoreJRPG]

Have any of these spin-offs been good? I’m hesitant to buy anything Riot because they are a scumbag company who built their entire fandom off of stolen ideas by smarter and more creative developers.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I've updated the OP as I could finally fetch review data from OpenCritic to make it more informative.

 

[killatopak]

Have any of these spin-offs been good? I’m hesitant to buy anything Riot because they are a scumbag company who built their entire fandom off of stolen ideas by smarter and more creative developers.

They range from alright to pretty damn good. League was made by the original developers of dota so it's a bit slippery slope to call it stolen but a lot of their other games may fall in to that category. I wouldn't call it plagerism though. I consider Riot a modern day old school Blizzard. They take ideas from other people and simply make them better or more marketable.