When it comes to the most successful games in Vietnam over the past few years, League of Legends is undoubtedly a name that stands out. It remains the best-selling game today, even as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, a remarkable age compared to the average lifespan of a product in the “smokeless industry.”
The game was first released in late 2009, and League of Legends quickly received a warm welcome from the gaming community, becoming a global phenomenon. Between 2012 and 2013, League of Legends dramatically changed the online gaming market in Vietnam, bringing along positive core values that helped propel Vietnamese eSports to new professional heights and certain achievements on the international stage.
So, what are the factors that have helped League of Legends endure and thrive over the years? For many young people in Vietnam, League of Legends is not just a game; it represents youth, passion, enthusiasm, beautiful years of the past, and endless joy for the future. Let’s explore!
Among the online games considered engaging on PC, League of Legends belongs to the strategy genre that requires the highest level of teamwork. Not only must individual skills be strong, but the coordination of the entire team must reach a harmonious level to achieve victory.
In the professional arena (or at high ranks), having better strategic thinking than your opponent is a significant advantage. Players must read the game, ward strategically to predict opponents’ movements, and make decisions that grant them an advantage. Additionally, effective teamwork further enhances gamers’ strategic thinking.
This is what creates the appeal and large player community. Who wouldn’t want to showcase their skills and, of course, enjoy victories with their friends?
Broadly speaking, League of Legends can also be considered an outstanding role-playing game. Each player assumes the role of a champion in the League, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, depending on the skills that the champion possesses.
It is an easy game to play but hard to master; players must practice extensively, which is evaluated through mastery points. Once you reach Mastery Level 7 with millions of points, everyone looks up to you…
Notably, in League of Legends, no champion is considered the strongest (maybe just the most broken because Riot hasn’t fixed it yet :v). Regardless, success or failure still depends on skill; if you lose, it’s simply because you’re not skilled enough. This makes League of Legends an addictive role-playing game, where you are always striving for self-improvement.
Another reason is that League of Legends is constantly improving itself. If in the early days, the game had cartoonish and quite poor graphics, just a few years later, it underwent a complete transformation. From the map interface, champions to skins, everything became cooler and more visually appealing. This showcases Riot’s meticulousness and investment to meet player expectations.
Continuous updates also enhance the visuals in the game. The reason the game has maintained its position over the years is precisely because of this.
Few online games invest in storylines as much as League of Legends. The game’s content narrates the battle between two mystical lands from ancient times. Each champion and each land plays a specific role. If you were to recount the origin of a single champion, you could spend an entire day reading dozens of pages…
Riot has interconnected many details to create a coherent story that is both fantastical yet logical and incredibly convincing.
The reasons are quite apparent: aside from the engaging gameplay, League of Legends is also a lightweight game. Even standard word processing computers can run it smoothly, which is something that many current online games yearn for but struggle to achieve.
Moreover, for gamers without much financial means, League of Legends does not demand anything extravagant. Don’t have money to buy champions? No problem, you can grind points to purchase them. No money for skins? You can still play just fine with the default style of… Faker.
There are so many reasons for League of Legends to stand the test of time. It may take quite a while before another game can shake the foundation that this game has built in the hearts of Vietnamese gamers.