Lords of the Fallen

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
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  1. PlaySense
    Nov 3, 2014
    85
    A deep, challenging game, clearly inspired by From Software's Dark Souls series, Lords of the Fallen manages to make quite an impression. It's a shame both story and graphics aren't up to par with the amazing gameplay.
  2. XGN
    Oct 28, 2014
    85
    Lords of the Fallen is a challenging but fair game. It does look a lot like and plays like Dark Souls, but that's one if its strengths. With the addition of a good XP system and some fun challenges, Lords of the Fallen is good RPG to have for your next-gen consoles.
  3. Digital Chumps
    Nov 3, 2014
    84
    A challenging, rough around the edges title in the vein of the Souls games that gets a lot more right than it does wrong. It deserves your attention this holiday season, and hopefully we'll see more from this franchise.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Nov 28, 2014
    80
    A tactical and accessible real-time RPG that's well worth a look for Dark Souls fans, and those against self-torment. [Christmas 2014, p70]
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  6. Impulsegamer
    Nov 17, 2014
    80
    Lords of the Fallen is an enjoyable and satisfying adventure that is definitely worth a visit.
  7. ZTGD
    Nov 3, 2014
    80
    Lords of the Fallen has a lot going for it. The story is bland and the camera will get you killed if you’re not careful, but fans of this action RPG genre will have a really great time playing it.
  8. Meristation
    Oct 28, 2014
    77
    It's a difficult and addictive game with good combat, a variety of objects, potions, and weapons and with graphics at the level of the next-gen consoles.
  9. LaPS4
    Oct 28, 2014
    76
    Lords of the Fallen has an accessible, yet enjoyable gameplay; even though it doesn't keep that balance throughout all the game. A weak plot and technical issues are the burdens of a project that, in exchange, has some virtues that you can feel at any moment.
  10. Play UK
    Dec 18, 2014
    75
    Lords is a solid and enjoyable action RPG, but suffers a little at the hands of over-ambition. [Issue#251, p.74]
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  11. EGM
    Nov 4, 2014
    75
    There’s no denying that Lords of the Fallen has taken a huge amount of inspiration from From Software’s series of Souls titles, but it does so while also growing into a game that players can enjoy on its own terms. While faults both technical and creative keep it from being as enjoyable as it could have been, this is still an adventure that may be worth taking for those who love a real sense of challenge.
  12. PlayStation Universe
    Oct 31, 2014
    75
    Lords of the Fallen has a lot to offer for fans of the genre as well as newcomers. While a few choices break up the ambiance, the learning curve is much more welcoming to newcomers of the genre without losing a lot of the challenge.
  13. 3DJuegos
    Oct 29, 2014
    75
    There’s interesting surprises in Lords of the Fallen, but at the end of the day it seems like a tiny proportion of what you can expect in a FromSofware game, with more frustration than reward.
  14. God is a Geek
    Oct 28, 2014
    75
    It has derivative elements, undoubtedly, but they’re clearly meant as homage and built upon rather than outright aped. It’s not a showy, flashy, trailer-friendly game..., and it’s not going to set the universe aflame with its functional, stock storyline – but it is immensely compelling all the same. Dark, brutal and challenging, Lords of the Fallen is a surprisingly deep and playable game, and could be one of this year’s most promising new IPs.

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#97 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#22 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#14 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 605 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 263 out of 605
  2. Mixed: 189 out of 605
  3. Negative: 153 out of 605
  1. Makaveli
    Oct 28, 2014
    6
    If you are expecting Dark Souls, then yu will be disappointed.. It does have a similar look to Dark Souls, but it is not as challenging.

    In    If you are expecting Dark Souls, then yu will be disappointed.. It does have a similar look to Dark Souls, but it is not as challenging.

    In this game regular enemies have no real chance against you as in Dark Souls you could be max level and regular enemies could still do their damage.. Not so much in Lords of The Fallen.

    I'm disappointing with the bosses, they are all pretty much the same and can all be beaten the same way... I do like the combat... If you wear heavy armor you will be slower, but you can pretty much take everything out.

    Do not try and play this game like Dark Souls.. Dark Souls was more on the level of playing defensivly and trying not to get hit.. In this game, it's more like a hack n slash... You WILL get hit a lot but it's not as much of a big deal as it is in Dark Souls..

    To be honest I bought this game thinking that the boss battles were going to be epic, I do love me my boss battles....The bosses were a let down to me, but the game as a whole is pretty decent and fun. I would complain that you can not make your own character, but this was known before the game came out...

    All in all it's a decent game, but I do not see it being remembered for very long. Keep in mind I have only been playing the game for about 9 hours and I am not finished yet, but this is enough for me to judge the game.. I could not put down the controller when I first played Demon Souls and Dark Souls , this game I had to put the controller down a few times..

    Rent before you buy, I do not think it will be for everyone.    … Full Review »
  2. Drchelsea
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    From what I've played, it looks like an amazing achievement from the Polish guys. And for those comparing it to dark souls and disliking theFrom what I've played, it looks like an amazing achievement from the Polish guys. And for those comparing it to dark souls and disliking the game for that reason alone, should really play it before criticizing it.… Full Review »
  3. Sony_Loyalist
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Great game, very similar to Dark Souls. I like the levels very much. Also it's not tht frustrating like Dark Souls. I really recommend it toGreat game, very similar to Dark Souls. I like the levels very much. Also it's not tht frustrating like Dark Souls. I really recommend it to everyone before Bloodborne will come out in February.… Full Review »
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