Hello everyone, this is Quill from the Metropolis Chronicle for your gaming news bulletin. In this article, I will talk about LOL, but not only that. For several years now, Riot, the developer of League of Legends, has been looking to diversify. Whether with Valorant, Legends of Runeterra, or as a publisher with Riot Forge. A newcomer, taking its essence from the LOL universe, has just appeared. Named Song of Nunu, it highlights an iconic duo from the game: Nunu and Willump. Entrusted to Tequila Works, the game recalls in its artistic direction another well-known title from the studio: Rime.
The adventure on the back of a yeti
The game takes place in the region of Freljord, a vast mountainous area where many tribes try to survive the cold and wars. You play as a little boy from the Notaï tribe named Nunu, accompanied by Willump, his very large and best friend Yeti. Together, you will travel through the cold and snowy regions of Freljord in search of the young boy's mother. The game is akin to the action-adventure genre where exploration and puzzles will be the thread of your adventure. This epic will make you meet various characters, friends or enemies. You will find various legends related to the lore (the universe of the game) of League of Legends. Nevertheless, you can fully enjoy the game without knowing anything about League of Legends and its story. Song of Nunu transports you into its universe and provides you with all the keys necessary to be immersed in the story from the first minutes.
As always, it's in a "tutorial" moment that you learn the basics. At first, you will control Nunu. Your main actions will be to run, jump, throw snowballs, climb ledges, and play the flute. Later, Willump will join you. He will carry you on his head, and you will be able to control his movements.
The actions of Willump are similar to those of Nunu, but his build allows him to go faster and jump farther and higher. You can give claw strikes, allowing you to break various elements of the scenery, climb frozen walls, and throw reinforced snowballs that can freeze water. The whole is cleverly designed since the two phases of the game alternate in your adventure. A small drawback is that you will not be able to choose to take control of one or the other of the characters. The game imposes changes based on the scenario or the location where you progress.
A gentle wait
The game's release on all home consoles and, of course, PC is set for November 1, 2023. I admit to being very eager to discover it. To finish waiting, the team has put a short video clip online available on the LOL YouTube channel.
That's all for today, but we'll be back very soon for another gaming news bulletin. It was Quill wishing you a good day in Metropolis.