Project L: Riot Games’ Upcoming Fighter Game Has Fans Excited
Riot Games’ highly anticipated fighter game, Project L, has sparked excitement among players after a demo was made available at Riot’s headquarters. Fans of League of Legends are eager to see if this game will bring them into the world of fighting games.
Notable figures in the fighting game community, or FGC, recently had the opportunity to playtest Project L. Despite playing an early version of the game, their reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. It is believed that Project L will be a solid fighting game featuring beloved characters from the Runeterra universe.
Early Impressions from Testers
Justin Wong, a nine-time EVO champion and FGC veteran, shared his experience playing Project L on his YouTube channel. In his video, he showcased gameplay clips with characters like Darius, Echo, and Ahri. Wong praised the game, stating that it has familiar mechanics found in most fighting games. He also found the characters’ abilities to be a perfect blend of what League players are accustomed to, making it accessible to beginners. Wong specifically highlighted Darius as an excellent choice for newcomers to the genre. You can watch his video here.
Another popular fighting game streamer, John “Jmcrofts” Crofts, also had the chance to test out Project L. In his in-depth video, he expressed his excitement about the game’s two-versus-two mode, considering it one of the game’s standout features. This mode allows players to team up as a duo or control both characters individually. You can watch his video here.
Exciting Mechanics and Challenges
Project L has been described as “mechanically dense” by Maximilian Dood. He also expressed his enthusiasm for a specific gameplay moment that reminded him of iconic moments from older fighting games. However, the game’s complexity may pose a challenge for newcomers to the genre. Nevertheless, the rewards for mastering specific mechanics, such as high parry, make it worthwhile. You can watch Maximilian Dood’s video here.
Anticipated Release and Demo
Project L is generating a lot of buzz and is expected to be an exciting addition to the Runeterra universe upon its release. While fans eagerly await the game, they will have the opportunity to play the demo at Evo 2023 in August. The official release date is currently unknown.
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