Lords of the Fallen (2014)

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 691 Ratings

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  1. slick_trick
    Jan 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I've played in a while... Its Dark Souls done Warhammer style. Each set of armour you find looks more amazing than the last and the first one you start with looks a hell of a lot better than most anything you find in Dark Souls. Dark Souls usually has you starting out looking like a complete moron and then weeks later you find something tolerable looking. In this you start out looking completely epic and then each set of armour you find is more epic than the last. The art team in this game deserves a big round of applause. All the weapons and armours are breathtaking. These guys know what they're doing.. it reminds me of Warhammer Chaos (miniatures). Combat and mechanics its just like Dark Souls.. but better. They definitely pay homage and respect to Dark Souls but they improve upon it in everyway in terms of technology and art style.
    As others have said it takes a good system, but if you've got something decent and a bit of technical know-how I'd take a risk with it. There are a lot of settings you can turn off and it still looks really really good. I have a 4K monitor and if I want to run at full resolution I turn shadows and post processing off and the game is still amazing looking. WIth all the bells and whistles (for me windowed at 1440p) the game is amazing looking. Tons of detail and amazing atmosphere.    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. kaldon
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    The game is absolutely amazing, it has out Dark Souls'd Dark Souls, the Combat is addicting and the visuals are breathtaking. I couldn't decide whether to pick it up for PC or PS4, ultimately opting for PC, if I continue to enjoy it as much as I have thus far, I will pick it up for PS4 as well down the road.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. codetyper
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Beautiful graphics. Excellent game mechanics. Awesome combat system. Amazing leveling of main character. Perfect game. Highly recommended! 10/10! Good job City Games!
  7. 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!
  8. sammyflinders
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    So basically im givimg this game a 10 to counter some of the more ludicrous scores like 0-5 range. I would rank it about an 8 though, so still no slouch.

    I admittedly have come to the party late on this release, and i think its at patch 1.6 or something. So i have experienced ZERO technical issues with roughly 10 hours clocked. Framerate is also rock solid at 60fps v-sync with all    So basically im givimg this game a 10 to counter some of the more ludicrous scores like 0-5 range. I would rank it about an 8 though, so still no slouch.

    I admittedly have come to the party late on this release, and i think its at patch 1.6 or something.
    So i have experienced ZERO technical issues with roughly 10 hours clocked.

    Framerate is also rock solid at 60fps v-sync with all settings maxed, with the exception of volumetric lighting. I run xfire 7970's and had read many horror stories which made me hesitate on purchasing, glad i had faith that the issues would have been resolved.

    The game is as reviewers say, DS lite, but this is no bad thing. If your inclined towards these kinds of games definitely check it out.    … Expand
  9. Homerlvsbeer
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    Copy cat or not. this game is amazing. and plays much better than dark souls does. your character has real weight to him. as you role around its realistic as he is wearing so much armor including maybe a tin bath. so realistically rolling around would be difficult. and its good to see that has been thought about. i give this game a ten. because it seriously beautiful. i am playing withCopy cat or not. this game is amazing. and plays much better than dark souls does. your character has real weight to him. as you role around its realistic as he is wearing so much armor including maybe a tin bath. so realistically rolling around would be difficult. and its good to see that has been thought about. i give this game a ten. because it seriously beautiful. i am playing with gtx 980. with i7 4770k. and using windows 10 with direct x 12. and its on max settings and is smooth as butter. no issues. unlike alof of games that have come out. there isnt alot to complain about but people will always find something. some mothers do have em, and you cant please everyone, and then there are those who are kinda special, and will never be happy no matter what. the ones complaining are usually the ones who have only ever seen videos of the game and havnt even sat and played it. thinking they know everything. well. you should really appreciate this game. no matter if its like another game or not. its not any other game its called lord of the fallen. and its incredible. so stop with the immature attitudes always trying bring something down. try and be positive for once, so much negativity out there in the world, especially online, its vile. its like your addicted. why dont you find something positive about the world and work on that. you can start with this game. lots to be appreciated here.… Expand
  10. 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
  11. ici_chacal
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    I have just bought the game for PC and I am very postively suprised. Game looks amazing and the fight system is vary good. The story from the begining is like a secound priority. I fully recomend this game for players who like Dark Souls.
  12. 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.
  13. HiroZA
    Mar 8, 2015
    10
    i do not understand the negativity towards this title. Yes it has the same mechanics as Dark Souls, but so what? It has its own feel and identity, as well as several unique mechanics. I am absolutely loving it!
  14. sniper1337
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    I've been waiting with patience veeery long for this game... Just played it and im so happy I did it.
    In plus: graphics, music, fighting, leveling, world, story.
    In minus: sometimes game crashes.
    Very Good Job CI Games and Deck 13 .... Good Job Tomasz Gop!
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. VoodooRider
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    The world presented in this game is simple breathtaking. Gameplay experience is just pure fun and not frustration as it sometimes has been with its older brother - Dark souls... :)
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Apollo77
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Really enjoyed it. It's a bit little bit challenging but nothing like dark souls I want to go berserk and throw the computer challenging. Graphics are really nice although most environments sort of look the same. A good mix of arcade and timed combat. I think people should definitely give it a go. Just dont pass it off as a dark souls clone. Yes it's similar to dark souls, but that's likeReally enjoyed it. It's a bit little bit challenging but nothing like dark souls I want to go berserk and throw the computer challenging. Graphics are really nice although most environments sort of look the same. A good mix of arcade and timed combat. I think people should definitely give it a go. Just dont pass it off as a dark souls clone. Yes it's similar to dark souls, but that's like saying I'll never play another fps because it was like some other fps. Just judge the game on its own fun and flaws.… Expand
  21. tomek771234
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    I'm gonna spend many hours on that staff... Graphics... Climate... Nice combat system... VERY good idea with challenging exp collecting system, that you get more xp points when killing more monsters...
  22. 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
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. immodiumvash
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    "Lords of the fallen" es todo lo que esperaba, es decir, un RPG de acción para explorar castillos y luchar contra monstruos que den un buen reto y es Excelente!. LOF te hace pensar en cada batalla por el riesgo que conllevan y eso lo hace un juego mas intimo. Así como Dark Souls, Lords of the Fallen, es un concepto simple pero efectivo para un videojuego: un recorrido que puedes hacer a"Lords of the fallen" es todo lo que esperaba, es decir, un RPG de acción para explorar castillos y luchar contra monstruos que den un buen reto y es Excelente!. LOF te hace pensar en cada batalla por el riesgo que conllevan y eso lo hace un juego mas intimo. Así como Dark Souls, Lords of the Fallen, es un concepto simple pero efectivo para un videojuego: un recorrido que puedes hacer a tu propio ritmo, lleno de retos (de combate) que traen mejores recompensas cada vez. Sin Embargo, Lords of the Fallen, es menos frustrante, y quizas se pueda pensar que esto lo convierta en menos satisfactorio, pero, en mi opinión, la calidad de los otros sistemas lo compensa. Quizas prefieras como yo pasar menos tiempo en dando vueltas "grinding" en los mismos 5 pasillos como en Dark Souls, para seguir explorando y consiguiendo "Loot", como en Lords Of the Fallen. Es cuestión de preferencia. Tener mas opciones es mejor para la estrategia dentro de la acción de este juego.
    Para los que quieren un buen reto, Lords of the Fallen ofrece un sistema único de dificultad: simplemente no subir de nivel a tu personaje y habilidades. Esto genera mejor "Loot" cada vez que vences a un enemigo, lo cual te ayudara a continuar adelante sin depender tanto del nivel de tu personaje. tu eliges!    … Expand
  26. 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!
  27. zukkio
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HI,( Lords of the fallen) has to be the worst RPG game I have ever played.
    The Heroes movements are really slow .
    I have given up on playing it because a game like that it not my idea of fun .
    In any other game the game lets you go though ,( Because of newbies ).
    But not in this game.
    The games developers will say otherwise ,only because they made it.
    Every day I see more and more GAMERS complaining about this game.    … Expand
  28. DarkBee
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    And Tomas Gop, the former producer of CD Projekt RED, happened, with the arrival of which City Interactive finally had an incentive to leave the regiment of companies working with the category "B" games. No, Lords of the Fallen - this is not a breakthrough in the genre, not the "killer" of the Souls series and certainly not an ideal role-playing game. But this is the first work of CityAnd Tomas Gop, the former producer of CD Projekt RED, happened, with the arrival of which City Interactive finally had an incentive to leave the regiment of companies working with the category "B" games. No, Lords of the Fallen - this is not a breakthrough in the genre, not the "killer" of the Souls series and certainly not an ideal role-playing game. But this is the first work of City Interactive, which can be compared on an equal footing with the main AAA games of this year. And this is a huge leap into the future for the Polish company. Lords of the Fallen begins without delay: after a couple of corridors and a couple of ordinary opponents Harkin, the main character, is taken to the arena and forced to fight the first boss, who really wants to gut the uninvited guest. Having beaten the kidneys and liver, Harkin brushes the blade briskly, replenishes the stock of medicinal potions from the nearest flying crystal and goes to save the world, along the way searching for the injured mentor who in front of all this booth pulled him out of prison. The script, perhaps, is the weakest part of the game, a set of cliches and platitudes. The scheme is known: there is an elected one, there is a very unpleasant supreme villain with a cohort of petty minions. Against the background of flashing some characters, whose only task - a couple of times to appear on the screen, say a few words and disappear forever. And the story itself seems flat, much where seen: long ago people rebelled against God and, having overthrown him, became free. Gone are hundreds and thousands of years, the ground was flooded with hornets (local demons), who are ready to kill all life. They are commanded by the Lords, and they obey, of course, the same God. Harkin also has to kill all the Lords, as much as possible of little things, and at the end to arrange a "dark" and raging god. In addition to the storyline, you can engage in optional assignments and search for a variety of notes. Assignments are of two types - kill and report or serve-bring. Both of them bring additional experience or equipment to the hero. Notes also shed light on the past and present of this world, tell the story of some characters. Although, you will not find out anything interesting. After all, everything that is suitable for a local story is to staging another task marker and to justify one or another action of the main character. It quickly becomes obvious that the developers were betting not on the plot, but on the world itself and the battles, taking for the benchmark a series of Souls from From Software. Those who played at least one part of the series of Souls, immediately feel at home - narrow corridors, two or three enemies in the room, blocks, rolls and key points, in which the player reborn after death. Unless Lords of the Fallen seems more dynamic. Up to a certain point Lords of the Fallen really feels like Dark Souls with elements of DarkSiders: Wrath of War. The hero waves with his sword, shields or rolls, and sometimes solves simple puzzles in the spirit of "push the button and find the door before it closes." But then Harkin finds a magical glove and learns some spell, and the intensity of the fights increases dramatically. The enemy closed the shield and does not want to get out? Charge it with a magical grenade from a glove. Have you seen an archer? Palnite a couple of times with a magic arrow. A handful of weak enemies? Shotgun helps you! And if there are too many enemies, then you can put the bait or just go into the "shadow", killing in one blow the most evil creature. So, the battle for the battle, you will approach the arena with the boss. Developers have repeatedly said that the battle with the bosses will be fights, checking the player for strength. Do not lie. If the first boss does not cause you anything but easy mockery, then the second one will arrange a speed reaction test. The third will make hurriedly rush around the arena, dodging death blows. The fourth will teach you how to choose the moments for an attack. That is, each will give a good lesson on survival in this world. Bosses in the game a lot, and many of them can spoil the life of the hero. True, there are among them those whom the bosses called by mistake - too light and predictable. Unfortunately, in the game there is no balance in this game.

    Bosses are not only an experience, but also a unique weapon that remains on the ground after their death. Outfitting is a big plus of the game. Believe me, in the Lords of the Fallen is full of different means for killing opponents and protecting the hero from the blows of enemies. Armor can also be found in scattered chests, while weapons fall from opponents (but sometimes also come from storage). The choice is always there. say, lovers quickly roll and painfully beat will appreciate light armor and a set of two short swords. And heavyweights, acting out "tanks", will certainly be pleased with heavy armor and huge two-handed    … Expand
  29. tkazama
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Świetnie się bawiłem przez całą przygodę, z miłą chęcią powróciłem do tytułu po kilku latach, czekam na drugą część :)
  30. Yesname
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    I have to change my mind after the first playthrough and score 9.
    Armors, weapons, characters detail are stunning. Almost so difficult as DS. Boss fights and character customization are great. I enjoyed it.
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73

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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