Lords of the Fallen (2014)

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  1. Snek
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    A great looking action RPG with a distinct next-gen feel. If you ever wanted the satisfying combat of the Souls series, this is it. Even without finishing the NG+ a second time, I got solid 30 hours from it so definitely worth giving it a shot.
  2. DeathJim
    Oct 28, 2014
    8
    Great. There's alot of butthurt Dark souls fan who wants to write this off as a rip off which is lousier/cheaper/whatever but after playing dark souls 1 and 2..I gotta say, This is better.
    I think maybe in the first place, I was never really into Dark souls kind of game and style, and most fans of the series pride themselves in being the 'Hardcore' gang.
    This has better graphics,    Great. There's alot of butthurt Dark souls fan who wants to write this off as a rip off which is lousier/cheaper/whatever but after playing dark souls 1 and 2..I gotta say, This is better.
    I think maybe in the first place, I was never really into Dark souls kind of game and style, and most fans of the series pride themselves in being the 'Hardcore' gang.

    This has better graphics, better controls, yes its more 'arcadey' but definitely feels more fun than the sluggish combat style I find in dark souls. Maybe im the beat'em up crowd or maybe Im the guy who prefers 'easier' fun , but yeah definitely give this game a try.

    In Retrospect, DArk souls universe and game seems very old school, very ancient, with poor UI and systems (although the stats and details involved is staggering) whereas this feels more updated, modern, polished and designed to attract the MASS MARKET....

    There's definitely room for more, and different crowds!
    Lords of the Fallen 2, bring it on!    … Expand
  3. atmosf3ear
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Finally an excellent game from CI GAMES. Beautiful graphics, excellent game mechanics, awsome combat system, amazing leveling of main character. As true gamer - you can't miss this title.
  4. talal1007
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    now this is a game that keeps me busy for sometime, and it's gloriously amazing! I'm a dark souls type of gamer and I like a lot of RPGs. this one has surpassed my expectations! Well done City Interactive!
  5. AliceEngine
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Excellent Dark Souls-esque aRPG that expands upon the basic Souls gameplay in pretty much every aspect, and does it well. Fighting rewards correctly timed attacks instead of R1 mashing, the bloodstain mechanic evolved past a simple pick-up to a choice between safety and boosting your combat ability when near it, armor finally has a noticeable impact. Enemies attack accordingly to theirExcellent Dark Souls-esque aRPG that expands upon the basic Souls gameplay in pretty much every aspect, and does it well. Fighting rewards correctly timed attacks instead of R1 mashing, the bloodstain mechanic evolved past a simple pick-up to a choice between safety and boosting your combat ability when near it, armor finally has a noticeable impact. Enemies attack accordingly to their gear - you won't see a knife-wielder wind up as if he's carrying a massive club.

    One word of caution though, magic is, just like in DaS, the key to easy mode. Use it sparingly or better yet, avoid.    … Expand
  6. CriticoDubioso
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best game I've ever played. CI Games did nice job. If you have player Dark Souls and you liked it, this is way better. If you didn't like Dark Souls, then try this LOTF, you will not regret it.
  7. metagamer80
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Perfect game. It's way better than DS. More satisfying combat and superb graphics. Huge bosses, epic fights, I really enjoyed it. Highly recommended! 10/10
  8. fredinator
    Mar 23, 2015
    8
    Yeah it is a Dark Souls clone but actually a good one. After some much needed patches it is fun. Gameplay is balanced and the game looks stunningly beautiful without framerate issues even on older PCs. It still has some bugs though but most of them fix themselves when you die the next time. It crashed about 2 times in the 25 hours I played it. I even found myself playing it again evenYeah it is a Dark Souls clone but actually a good one. After some much needed patches it is fun. Gameplay is balanced and the game looks stunningly beautiful without framerate issues even on older PCs. It still has some bugs though but most of them fix themselves when you die the next time. It crashed about 2 times in the 25 hours I played it. I even found myself playing it again even though I know the story and its plottwists just because the combat is so much fun. If you like Dark Souls and want to play something similar here you have it.… Expand
  9. SpawnCap
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    Yes, this game isn't like Dark Souls, thank god because it better than that boring game. It's easier than dark souls, a lot better graphics and animation. It is still hard however so it is not for the casual gamer who likes his/her hand held.

    Have had no issues on my i5 2500 HD 5850 8 GB Win 7. However I also own 170 games, most of that number being AAA titles and have absolutely no    Yes, this game isn't like Dark Souls, thank god because it better than that boring game. It's easier than dark souls, a lot better graphics and animation. It is still hard however so it is not for the casual gamer who likes his/her hand held.

    Have had no issues on my i5 2500 HD 5850 8 GB Win 7. However I also own 170 games, most of that number being AAA titles and have absolutely no issues with any of them.    … Expand
  10. metajack
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Really good graphics, excellent animations, amazing armors design, fun and challenging combat, lots of secrets. Not a single crash in my 20+ hours gameplay. Definitely recommend!
  11. Nergal
    Nov 10, 2014
    8
    Great game for whom likes the souls franchise or action games in general. The plot is weak and not interesting but the gameplay is very good. It's like dark souls with more emphasys on the weight of stuff and a good exploration of the (few) maps. unfortunately it lacks on variety of monsters, the bossess are all similar and you will find yourself constantly backtracking. Overall it's aGreat game for whom likes the souls franchise or action games in general. The plot is weak and not interesting but the gameplay is very good. It's like dark souls with more emphasys on the weight of stuff and a good exploration of the (few) maps. unfortunately it lacks on variety of monsters, the bossess are all similar and you will find yourself constantly backtracking. Overall it's a very good experience but sometimes it crashes and also it doesn't last long, about 15 hour to complete.… Expand
  12. Kyochi
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    11h played - not a single crash. Sometimes I have fps drop down on highest settings but nothing that makes game unplayable. Im playing on Phenom II x6 1090T 3.2Ghz, GTX650, 8GB RAM so my rig isn't high end. Overall game is very good, Playing heavy armored tank it's kinda easy mode but medium/light armor is another story. Maybe on NG+ you will need more dodge and monsters attacks will crush11h played - not a single crash. Sometimes I have fps drop down on highest settings but nothing that makes game unplayable. Im playing on Phenom II x6 1090T 3.2Ghz, GTX650, 8GB RAM so my rig isn't high end. Overall game is very good, Playing heavy armored tank it's kinda easy mode but medium/light armor is another story. Maybe on NG+ you will need more dodge and monsters attacks will crush you. Bosses are fine, nothing "epic" but compared to boring ones from DaS2 they have more interesting mechanics. There are some things that annoys me a lot like "invisible walls", a bit too much of backtracking or minor bugs. Controls and combat are same as DaS games (with same terrible run-jump mechanic) with some addition like shield charge (run+shield button) or fluid combo chain light+heavy attacks. I find LoTF more responsive than DaS2, kinda same good as DaS1. Graphic is beautiful, art style, locations, armor and weapon models, everything is top notch, especially compared to DaS2 terrible graphics. Animations are also great, "feel" of heavy weapon swing is one of a kind. There is no map, no objective mark or other easy-mode features so if you don't like exploring locations on your own and being lost (dmn those catacombs) think twice. There are also features like other dimension trials - some sort of side missions. Story? Really? This game is about combat and nothing else if you want good story go buy a good book for yourself. Overall it's very solid title and if CI Games will patch it and fix performence issues (for other ppl?) and minor bugs it would be even better. Game is 8 of 10 for me but I'll give it 10 to oppose 0 scores. In general DaS1>LoTF>DaS2… Expand
  13. Grizzlyadamz
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    Still in the process of playing it, but so far it feels pretty good.

    If your rig can run it, you're in for a dark souls clone with a feel rather different from the inspiration. Tighter fighting zones & good visuals. It feels like a more casual version of DS, where they reward you for taking risk but offer more frequent safety nets. Different equipment choices feel & play    Still in the process of playing it, but so far it feels pretty good.

    If your rig can run it, you're in for a dark souls clone with a feel rather different from the inspiration.

    Tighter fighting zones & good visuals. It feels like a more casual version of DS, where they reward you for taking risk but offer more frequent safety nets.

    Different equipment choices feel & play differently, as do the class abilities.

    There are more NPC interactions, & lore is delivered through them & audio logs, of all things.

    Secrets are all over, & while it's still linear in the end, the condensed nature of the map actually gives a bit of exploration.

    If DS is a 9, this is a solid 8, and so far it's being rather badly under-rated, (thanks in part to the technical problems).

    At this point I'm glad I picked this up.    … Expand
  14. DerImperator
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    The Artdesign is like Darksiders. The Story and the Cutsequences are only 5 Points, but the combat system and the exploration of the environment makes really fun and its comparable to Dark Souls.
  15. Firemind
    Oct 28, 2014
    8
    A good game. More forgiving than Dark Souls and even though it clearly is inspired by it, Lords of the Fallen is way more than a cheap rip-off. The fighting is quite fun, the weapons are pretty cool and it is overall pretty much fun. It gets a little less forgiving in NG+ but it never reaches the "difficulty" of DS.
  16. BlessFrom
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    I was shocked by the "feel" of this game. As a student of the From Software/Miyazaki school of thought, the mechanics are already familiar. This is where the similarities to the "other" game end.

    The world has it's own particular feel which is hard to explain. It is very subjective. It is like looking into a View-Master or perhaps Iranian miniatures in a way. As a child I was    I was shocked by the "feel" of this game. As a student of the From Software/Miyazaki school of thought, the mechanics are already familiar. This is where the similarities to the "other" game end.

    The world has it's own particular feel which is hard to explain. It is very subjective. It is like looking into a View-Master or perhaps Iranian miniatures in a way. As a child I was fascinated with tabletop miniature wargames, this brings the same feeling. The lightning is splendid, and it is very "gamey" but in a very good way. Extremely atmospheric.    … Expand
  17. Offtheheezay95
    Oct 30, 2014
    9
    feels like a more polished Dark Souls, graphics are better, animations are better, sounds are better, music while not as good is still decent.
    while the game isnt crashing or running at a miserably low fps, its a very decent game
  18. ScotchWallace
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    Smooth, well paced action romp, derivative but so what... Challenging without being annoying... I recommend this game for anyone looking to play a g are to tide them over until Dark Souls comes out with their inevitable next ten incarnation...
  19. PhraseUniverse
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    I've never played a DS game, so this review is unbiased.

    I'm totally enjoying this game! Graphics are great. Lighting and particle effects are really good. The camera is a little weird at times even with the camera focus, that's my main gripe. The game isn't extremely difficult, but it isn't a cake walk either. Combat feels good. The weapons seem heavy. As far as the story, it's nothing    I've never played a DS game, so this review is unbiased.

    I'm totally enjoying this game! Graphics are great. Lighting and particle effects are really good. The camera is a little weird at times even with the camera focus, that's my main gripe. The game isn't extremely difficult, but it isn't a cake walk either. Combat feels good. The weapons seem heavy. As far as the story, it's nothing special so far.

    Really, there's not much to dislike.

    Playing this does make me want to go back and play a DS game. And I'm definitely looking forward to Bloodborne.    … Expand
  20. omranooo
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    A graphically great game with a good amount of weapons and armor set to customize, BUT it's not perfect due to the lack of Plot and absolutely ZERO character customization, it's basically a more forgiving side of Dark souls, but i still say this game could stand it's own ground.
  21. mweagle
    Oct 28, 2014
    8
    Great graphics, great gameplay and more playable than Dark Souls. Sure, it looks a but like that game, but nowadays, it's hard to find 2 games that have not a couple thing in common. They made a very good game with DS elements, but most stuff of their own. The best thing is that you don't die as much. Nobody likes dying in games.

    Downside, which is personal, is that it's not really    Great graphics, great gameplay and more playable than Dark Souls. Sure, it looks a but like that game, but nowadays, it's hard to find 2 games that have not a couple thing in common. They made a very good game with DS elements, but most stuff of their own. The best thing is that you don't die as much. Nobody likes dying in games.

    Downside, which is personal, is that it's not really giving you a lot of freedom in the map. Lot of lineair maps with some side-roads, but generally not a whole lot of moving space (but I have not finished the game, so who knows?). Robust RPG with fun combat.    … Expand
  22. Caste
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Really nice atmosphere, animations, gear, etc. Some NPCs are a little boring, but hey, they give you quests to keep killing stuff, so who cares?
    Nice level design with interesting exploration and the combat system is solid.

    I've not finished it yet but so far I am having a very good time with it, so I recommend it!
  23. CartoonHead
    Dec 26, 2014
    9
    Awesome game. It is challenging, very challenging and the classes almost feel like difficulty levels. Most people say the Warrior class is the easiest whereas I say it is the Cleric, they do a ton of damage, their spells are actually very handy and they can take a fair bit of damage.

    The graphics are spectacular, the combat just feels right. Each class and weapon has its own feel and    Awesome game. It is challenging, very challenging and the classes almost feel like difficulty levels. Most people say the Warrior class is the easiest whereas I say it is the Cleric, they do a ton of damage, their spells are actually very handy and they can take a fair bit of damage.

    The graphics are spectacular, the combat just feels right. Each class and weapon has its own feel and it the best melee combat I have seen in any game for a long long time.

    Sure in small corridors the camera can get frustrating at times and sometimes going over bits you already done can get tiresome, but it is a game where you learn from your mistakes and aspects of the game become easier through understanding. My hit of the year in the RPG genre.    … Expand
  24. Psychoticrow
    Jan 18, 2015
    10
    Take dark souls and add better graphics and a more directly told story. Mix in some encounters that are harder and some that are easier. Change the combat system a little bit and the spells and you essentially have this game.

    It is a really good game and consider that 90% of the bad reviews were simply due to the bugs on the games launch which are all fixed now. I played through the    Take dark souls and add better graphics and a more directly told story. Mix in some encounters that are harder and some that are easier. Change the combat system a little bit and the spells and you essentially have this game.

    It is a really good game and consider that 90% of the bad reviews were simply due to the bugs on the games launch which are all fixed now. I played through the entire thing twice and didn't experience a single bug or glitch.

    GIVE THIS GAME A TRY! If you like dark souls even a little bit this game is for you. If you don't I still recommend it to any RPG lover.    … Expand
  25. Wieseljunge
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    Giving this game 0 points is a joke. Graphics are nice and gameplay is fun. Nice armors and weapons, huge bosses and an atmospheric world. I recommend this game!
  26. Cordova
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    Okay, first things first, I can't talk about this game without bringing in Dark Souls. So, I'll give a comparative review and a stand-alone review which grades the game against itself as a game.

    Depending on which Souls game is your favorite, you may have a different view of the Souls games and LotF. In my eyes, Demons was the pilot of the franchise, a proof of concept if you will - and    Okay, first things first, I can't talk about this game without bringing in Dark Souls. So, I'll give a comparative review and a stand-alone review which grades the game against itself as a game.

    Depending on which Souls game is your favorite, you may have a different view of the Souls games and LotF. In my eyes, Demons was the pilot of the franchise, a proof of concept if you will - and if you go back and play it today, it has aged poorly and is a fairly buggy game. Dark Souls was a masterpiece, a work of meticulous world building and attention to detail. Dark Souls 2 was a fun game, but it was a hack job of a sequel to the original. That's out of the way, now you know where I stand on the Souls games, now to compare LotF.

    Combat - LotF has superior combat and controls. Everything is absolutely precise, the game does what YOU want it to (assuming you know what you're doing). It's basically the DS1 combat system, but with added depth, it's everything I wanted in a DS sequel. Dks2 was departure and it did two things very wrong imo, it did not have the exacting nature of DS1 (hit boxes were terrible), LotF DOES have well constructed hit boxes - you're not eating phantom swings or getting hit while being visibly quite far away from . . . anything. Dks2's weapons didn't feel as differentiated as they did in DS1, and thankfully that's not the case in LotF. In LotF weapons have a great deal of variation on a sliding scale, just the smallest increment can be felt in gameplay and you might really enjoy swinging something with a speed of 94% but not something with 100%. That's how carefully constructed this combat system is. The range is broad, but you can really feel the difference between weapons.

    Story/Lore/Plot - DS1 hands down wins. I totally understand that some people enjoy a more accessible narrative, but LotF isn't compelling enough to warrant it. And it pulls me out of the world. It's kind of a pause that doesn't fit.

    Graphics - Well, LotF is much newer and gorgeous (though it does need a decent rig to run well).

    Visual aesthetics - This is the art style. You know, I like both. I do. I'm not one of those people who can't stand any certain type of visual stylization, I like realistic, I like exaggerated, I like cartoony. So I have to say I really enjoy the direction they took in LotF. And they kept it consistent which is important.

    Audio - Both games are top notch. The ambient sounds, the music when it's there is appropriately used on both games.

    Fun - I'll give the nod to DS1 here. The world and atmosphere really pulled me in deep and made me want to stay in the world and keep exploring. With LotF, everytime I start getting into it, y'know that feeling of traversing this citadel area, boom awkward dialogue with your typical good guy, evil, smarmy choices shows up and yanks me out of it. As far as difficult goes, it's much more challenging than Dks2, anyone who feels differently confuses me because Dks2 was a walk in the park.

    So, as a comparison DS1 > LotF > Dks2
    This is the game that I wanted Dks2 to be.

    Now, for a look at LotF on it's own two feet.

    Combat/Controls - Tight, responsive, actions have good clear weight behind them appropriate to your equipment, it's hard to ask for a better combat system. The combo system offers a lot of options and as you get used to timing combos (picking up a new weapon means you need to learn new timings!) you really start to appreciate what you can do. You start attacking but then you see the enemies attack animation begin, if you time a light combo into a heavy attack you can generate a stagger to interrupt. Or if you need to finish off an enemy you can chain a heavy combo into a quick light attack for that last immediate bit of damage (say you're fighting multiple enemies and you need to quickly change targets). Really cool stuff.

    Visual aesthics - A very Warhammer inspired aesthetic, which I like, but it is what it is. If you like the big burly look with exaggerated weapons/armors then it's definitely for you.

    Graphics - So it's gorgeous, BUT it's not optimized very well currently (I believe there's memory leak) so it can make even a good system chug. This game studio hasn't made a game like this before and they went a big crazy with the draw distance. If you look over a ledge, everything is completely rendered for a really long ways out. Things that far away can be less detailed to save on resources guys.

    Audio - Everything is excellent, but the heavy breathing is a bit louder than I feel it should be. I like the effect, but when you're not in combat it's a bit much.

    Story/Lore - The story itself is fairly blandish, BUT they have a lot to work with if they want to build a world. There's so much they could go into and really flesh out and deep and layered world. If they make a sequel I hope they can show us something great.

    Fun - It's a tough game, but it feels so good to play, and you'll definitely fist pump when you down a hard area/boss.    … Expand
  27. mosti
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    I don't know why everyone (including the critics) are comparing this game to dark souls. This is an entirely different game!

    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. Don't forget to turn off the setting which makes the game look blurry! Once off, you're left with beautiful textures and a graphical gem. Combat system is by far the best I've ever used. It's gripping, interesting and unique.    I don't know why everyone (including the critics) are comparing this game to dark souls. This is an entirely different game!

    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. Don't forget to turn off the setting which makes the game look blurry! Once off, you're left with beautiful textures and a graphical gem.

    Combat system is by far the best I've ever used. It's gripping, interesting and unique. Each weapon and shield defend and attacks in different ways requiring a whole different level of tactics each time! No more button mashing! You actual need to read your enemy, block blows, counter, and determine when is the best time for you to land your killing blow!

    PLEASE NOTE, I'M STILL NOT COMPARING TO DARKSOULS...IT IS IT'S OWN GAME FFS!

    Some issues I have with this game no quest log and your quest sometimes (more often then not) now showing up or updating on your screen untill you leave the area and return.

    Also, if you're into deep character development and story telling, this game probably isn't going to jump out at you.

    All in all a fun game with some good graphics and a polished combat system.

    8/10    … Expand
  28. Nistor
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    For me Lords of the Fallen is great game, great to players who want to have challenging game with awesome combat system. Maybe I'm not ideal RPG player so I die a lot but I have a lot of fun with it. Graphics is very good, location looks great, this game has very nice atmosphere. I'm very surprised this game.
  29. whitedynamite
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Yes dark souls look a like, but a good one, so I'm not even mad. Its less difficult, yet the combat is satisfying, game is around 12 hours long, but can be extended with some side quests. Graphics are beautiful, voice acting is meh, animations are great, overall its a great game, with replay-ability value.
  30. Cantthink
    Oct 28, 2014
    9
    Great game, awesome graphics, same dark souls combat we all love. A little easier than DS but still pretty damn tough, had a dude try it on shareplay today on PS4, he beat both dark souls multiple times yet was having a problem killing a normal mob...so the tough factor is still there. Only downside to this game is crappy voice acting, and the sound cuts in and out during cutscenes.Great game, awesome graphics, same dark souls combat we all love. A little easier than DS but still pretty damn tough, had a dude try it on shareplay today on PS4, he beat both dark souls multiple times yet was having a problem killing a normal mob...so the tough factor is still there. Only downside to this game is crappy voice acting, and the sound cuts in and out during cutscenes. Besides for that this game is badass and is without a doubt worth the money.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Dec 15, 2014
    83
    Lords of the Fallen may be a simplified, easier version of Souls games, but is it necessarily a bad thing? Being an overpowered iron mountain at the end game, well, it is actually quite satisfying for a change. [Dec 2014]
  2. CD-Action
    Dec 13, 2014
    90
    I was flabbergasted by what two largely unknown studios managed to achieve. Lords of the Fallen is not just a creative take on the formula introduced by From Software, but also a game that can rival the greatest recent RPGs and looks like Monica Bellucci and Sophie Marceau from their best years. [Dec 2014, p.40]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 3, 2014
    80
    Straightforward copycat of "Souls" games achieved a success because it can reach players the Japanese series could not because it was too difficult. The game is still challenging but you won't be desperate from playing it. [Issue#247]
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