Lords of the Fallen

 PlayStation 4
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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 605 Ratings

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  1. 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 to everyone before Bloodborne will come out in February.
  2. Moffi
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    amazing beautiful game with fantastic gameplay!! I play as much as 5 hours and I can not break away. As the good old days. I hope that the game is long and we get some DLC in the near future because as it goes on like this for 2-3 days it did not end up getting up from the console
  3. 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 the game for that reason alone, should really play it before criticizing it.
  4. SladeX13
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    I had just got this because I was a fan of The Witcher 2 (executive producer Tomasz Gop worked on) and Dark Souls. I have only gotten to the second boss so far and I like how it plays so far. Don't compare it to Dark Souls like I almost did or you will miss a really great Game.
  5. Kuraditosin
    Dec 10, 2014
    8
    So this game is obviously inspired heavily from the Souls series. It even has an appropriate trophy/achievement that a souls veteran will immediately recognize. Nonetheless it also has its own characteristics. From this mix of old and new I don't need to grasp straws for fun!

    Yes it's full of bugs, but none of them are generally game breaking. There are instances where the screenshot    So this game is obviously inspired heavily from the Souls series. It even has an appropriate trophy/achievement that a souls veteran will immediately recognize. Nonetheless it also has its own characteristics. From this mix of old and new I don't need to grasp straws for fun!

    Yes it's full of bugs, but none of them are generally game breaking. There are instances where the screenshot feature will disable in-game dialogue sounds, some bosses fail to register damage from incoming blows, chests that cannot be opened due to no prompts. The list goes on. Still considering all this I thoroughly enjoyed the game and am now in NG+. I especially like the dark souls-esque obscurity on the part of bosses, game lore and side quests. You can complete the game withouth knowing much of the story and without doing any side quests. If you're not interested, you can ignore such elements. If you thirst for more, you can read and listen to prerecorded "tapes".

    The game does have some framerate hiccups, but mostly runs at a solid 30fps. So at no point did I find myself at a disadvantage due to technical limitations. If you're looking for a game more difficult than the Souls series, then Lords of the Fallen is not for you. It's a good Souls-fix until Bloodborne but also a good action RPG on its own merits. 8/10 from me.    … Expand
  6. Allthat
    Dec 3, 2014
    9
    It's not mind blowing... but it's definitely worth your money. You can get serious hours of pure fun out of this game. A must buy for any Souls fan who isn't still playing the first Dark Souls.
  7. the_great_owl
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Lords of the Fallen is a good game. it is often compared to Souls series from which it takes the best parts,

    Graphics are great, one can see that after having a first hour of the gameplay. The fighting system is somewhat challenging. Depends which class you choose it varies from "let me charge you with shield and beat **** of of you" to "roll like a monkey and wait for a good chance to    Lords of the Fallen is a good game. it is often compared to Souls series from which it takes the best parts,

    Graphics are great, one can see that after having a first hour of the gameplay. The fighting system is somewhat challenging. Depends which class you choose it varies from "let me charge you with shield and beat **** of of you" to "roll like a monkey and wait for a good chance to attack",
    I liked the music, it creates atmosphere very well.
    There are not much enemies types but every of them requiers different approach. Boss fights are not that hard as advertised, they lack diversity, 8/10 are just big guys with swords.
    World is relatively small, there is no map so you need to memorize everything. There is a lot of hidden content like breakable walls, chests, unseen passages that leads to various places - exploration profits in nice loot. Checkpoint system is well crafted, it is a bit of gamble if you decide to not spend your experience but then your exp multiplier grows with each killed enemy. I found that very rewarding after restraining to use any chekpoint for more than an hour.

    What I did not like?
    The plot. It is not a well written game, collecting the audio logs across the game may give you an insight to lore but the story itself is not told in a proper way. Apart from killing Lords until the last hours of the game I had no idea what is the purpose of all of this.
    The characters. If it wasn't for Tomasz Gop itself I would have no idea who Harkyn is, what his tattoos mean, why was he cast into prison, nothing. Besides the main character there are few other which are not memorable at all.
    Bugs. The game, even after the first patch, is more than unfinished. There are some major problems with audio that simply can disapear in the middle of conversation. I experienced occassional crashes. Loading of textures and objects was noticable but not that irritating.
    Facial animations are abysmal. It is really a shame that devs put almost none work to make the conversations even a little bit convincing.

    All in all I liked this game. If you are a kind of person that disliked Dark Souls for its difficulty or dumb savepoint s system you will like Lords of the Fallen.
    It took me about 19 hours to complete the game, most of that time I had my fun. So will you.    … Expand
  8. Mutated
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    This game kicks ass. Don´t let the "this is not exactly like dark souls so I don´t think its good" people distract you. There are some fantastic mechanics in there and the gameplay is amazing overall. You might have heard that the camera isn´t that good and that the bosses are easy. If you like dark souls 2 - then this is going to be on the same level. The camera is as much as a **** as inThis game kicks ass. Don´t let the "this is not exactly like dark souls so I don´t think its good" people distract you. There are some fantastic mechanics in there and the gameplay is amazing overall. You might have heard that the camera isn´t that good and that the bosses are easy. If you like dark souls 2 - then this is going to be on the same level. The camera is as much as a **** as in DS2 and the bosses are about as hard as the bosses in DS2. If you want a dark souls-esque game to play until bloodborne arrives then you should grab this one. I sincerely hope they´ll make a LOTF2 because there is a ton of potential in this IP!… Expand
  9. rpgLover80
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    I've taken 3 days of vacation starting from today just to play this game and I must admit that till now it was worth every hour! Very satisfying combat system - you really feel heaviness of your weapon. There's nothing better that wielding a giant hummer and rushing towards 10x bigger Lord. Flawless!
  10. Evertigo
    Oct 30, 2014
    9
    A great promising new IP. Graphics are really nice in a warhammer way. Camera can be awkward att moments and so the lock-on but everyone that loves dark/demon-souls has already experienced that. Levelling and battlemechanics are fun.
    With a bigger budget for a future game in this IP it just might be a tremendous hit. I would for sure by it either way.
  11. Markolius
    Nov 5, 2014
    8
    You'll find people who say this game is too easy and others who'll say it's too hard. That's a good sign right there. For me, someone who has admittedly never played a Dark Souls game, I find the difficulty level to be a little too hard at times but mostly very satisfying. I like games to not have different difficulty settings in the options - makes me feel like I'm not missing anythingYou'll find people who say this game is too easy and others who'll say it's too hard. That's a good sign right there. For me, someone who has admittedly never played a Dark Souls game, I find the difficulty level to be a little too hard at times but mostly very satisfying. I like games to not have different difficulty settings in the options - makes me feel like I'm not missing anything and that I'm playing the game exactly as it was designed to be played. I can find very little to not like about this game. While its scope is obviously no where as broad as a Final Fantasy type of RPG and the focus is almost entirely on combat and stats (no: villages, open worlds to explore, deep characters, or story choices to make), the game is richly detailed in its focus. The graphics and gothic fantasy artwork are constantly beautiful. The atmosphere is full. The combat is thrilling with a real sense of pressure and strategy. This is not a button masher. It's ridiculous to call it that. I'm really enjoying the game. It's a dark and fun campaign. Like Shadows of Mordor, I'll likely get a good 15 hours or so of campaign and sides, without much replayability though. The thing I like the most about this game is the great variety of combat. Lots of techniques and loot to try out and learn from. The variety of enemy behavior however is not so great. Also there can be some glitches and bugs, but the few I experienced were pretty minimal. There could be more story, enemies, and locations. There could be more to it. But it is fun and it has a great atmosphere. There are many different ways to be victorious in it and many different styles of play that can be easily switched up. The game is worth it. 7.5 (I'll round it up to offset the ridiculus 0s.… Expand
  12. brutalstryker
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    Revised review. I was not impressed with the first few hours of play but once I leveled up a bit it became much more fun. It has it's flaws but overall it is an excellent game.
  13. bolek822
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    The game grabs from the best and add's few things, if you like 'd dark souls then this is must-buy it's not the same like dark souls, but you get the feeling of it and first of all the game should never be compared to dark souls because it never was announced as Dark Souls 3, but completely new game.

    Having played around 10 hours into the game I must say the game itself is very good,    The game grabs from the best and add's few things, if you like 'd dark souls then this is must-buy it's not the same like dark souls, but you get the feeling of it and first of all the game should never be compared to dark souls because it never was announced as Dark Souls 3, but completely new game.

    Having played around 10 hours into the game I must say the game itself is very good, the combat is really good and the design of the game, the graphics they are really really next-gen this is how the next-gen games should look like!

    If you like me like to sometimes stop and watch beautiful locations then this game is worth buying only because of that point alone, not to mention fight with bosses are really epick. Developer of this game has made only small games in the past and its their first "Big" game so.. for a 1st big game it is incredibly good not perfect, but worth playing!    … Expand
  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. gjonsie
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    First off, Dark Souls/Demon's Souls, this is not. I have only had a short delve into the game but thus far I have enjoyed the atmosphere, character, combat and least importantly graphics. As such I currently rate it as 8. This is crafted to be an enjoyable experience that doesn't irritate you or require boatloads of constant focused time to play (ie. can pause and walk away). If that's notFirst off, Dark Souls/Demon's Souls, this is not. I have only had a short delve into the game but thus far I have enjoyed the atmosphere, character, combat and least importantly graphics. As such I currently rate it as 8. This is crafted to be an enjoyable experience that doesn't irritate you or require boatloads of constant focused time to play (ie. can pause and walk away). If that's not your forte or you cannot put aside your bias leave this game alone. The weapons move differently, the armor has a nice trade off with mobility, the interface is slick. Some say it's too slow even without armor; please try a running dive roll and tell me how well it turns out for you. Most technical issues I'm sure the developer will look after, Gop has been very transparent about his interest in making this game a success.

    Overall I expect to enjoy my time in Lords of the Fallen to improve and look forward to my next adventure.    … Expand
  16. icarusfalls
    Nov 1, 2014
    9
    Lords of the Fallen is an excellent game, hampered by a few bugs as of the time of this review. You must control your character through various castles, keeps and graveyards, while battling monstrous enemies. Action takes place in the third person, and the alternative control scheme available in the options is very similar to Dark Souls, so if you have played that game you can play thisLords of the Fallen is an excellent game, hampered by a few bugs as of the time of this review. You must control your character through various castles, keeps and graveyards, while battling monstrous enemies. Action takes place in the third person, and the alternative control scheme available in the options is very similar to Dark Souls, so if you have played that game you can play this one. This game is different than a Souls game, with multiple side quests and character conversations. Also, this game is a bit easier than Dark Souls, so there is less frustration for first time players. The music is great, the graphics are AAA and the story is decent. Also, there are lots of side passages to explore and secrets and shortcuts to uncover. Exploration is rewarded in this game! I really enjoyed Lords of the Fallen, however a few bugs bothered me a little bit. For example, bosses being invincible when they shouldn't be, or the audio cutting out here and there. All in all the bugs were not enough to push me away, but I do recommend installing the gigantic day one patch that was released on PSN. If you like skillful sword play as opposed to button mashing, this might be the game for you!… Expand
  17. dktpwn
    Nov 7, 2014
    9
    Lords of the Fallen is freaking awesome. Seriously, Dark Souls comparison ? Dark Souls sucks ass. The only negative point is that the console version has slowdowns, it bothers me.
  18. me5ut
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    I have never played dark sauls but this game is awesome! I couldn t stop playing this game till I ve been finishing it in 3 days, at the beginning you can be a bit dissapointed to control your character or camera but later when you learn the game and your character get leveled up then the you really enjoy playing it. I recomend everbody. thanks to Polish guys and everybody who made thisI have never played dark sauls but this game is awesome! I couldn t stop playing this game till I ve been finishing it in 3 days, at the beginning you can be a bit dissapointed to control your character or camera but later when you learn the game and your character get leveled up then the you really enjoy playing it. I recomend everbody. thanks to Polish guys and everybody who made this game. 10/9… Expand
  19. judacrato
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    At the first time I played I almost sold the game, but when you get used to the way its meant to be played it can be such an addicting game! The story is not the best as the graphics, but the fun you'll get depends of your learning how to fight!
  20. laynemoseley
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I've played the souls games for over 500 hours. I know them all back and front.

    And I really enjoy this game.

    It's not as good, but it's a good game. I'm on my second play through and I'm finding all sorts of secrets and things that I missed the first time.

    Fun game!
  21. rafedb
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    This game has been great so far, and honestly builds on the foundation of the souls series in a lot of ways that FROM plans to do in Bloodborne. It's absurd that reviewers gave this game such low scores.
  22. Danulius
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    First and foremost, I am extremely tired of people comparing this with Dark souls games. I am, what i would say the BIGGEST Dark souls fan out there, but LoTF is its own game, and just because the creators of DS have an input in lords of the fallen, doesnt mean they have to be compared!

    In regards to LoTF, my initial impression wasn't the best, i was taken away by the graphics, and I    First and foremost, I am extremely tired of people comparing this with Dark souls games. I am, what i would say the BIGGEST Dark souls fan out there, but LoTF is its own game, and just because the creators of DS have an input in lords of the fallen, doesnt mean they have to be compared!

    In regards to LoTF, my initial impression wasn't the best, i was taken away by the graphics, and I enjoyed the first twenty minutes but began to tire of the grinding, but after playing some more, i became impressed with the range of weapons, and the magic abilities. The enemies in this game are well made, with plenty of different kinds to battle. The bosses are strong, the story line isn't without faults but i'm happy to be playing through a second time!    … Expand
  23. alexmanea
    Apr 26, 2015
    8
    Lords of the Fallen is a great game! The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is great! It is a very challenging game, but not a frustrating one. The only thing that I disliked about this game was the story, which was pretty dull.. It was not bad, but not very intriguing.. In my opinion, this game is a must for all gamers who like a challenge.
  24. Chowda
    Oct 31, 2016
    8
    If you like playing Dark Souls as a slow moving heavy weapon tank then you will like this game.

    It is slower than DS and requires timing and some finesse.

    So far the skills/magic have been fun....original and strategic.
  25. 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 fascinated    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
  26. Junior23
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    It's a nice game! The users reviews are saying the truth! .
  27. atmosf3ear
    Oct 29, 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.
  28. Zeios
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    This game is really awesome. As a Souls saga fan, this is a next gen good choice before Bloodborne, and what a choice. Nice atmosphere, nice art design, nice ost, nice battle mechanics...A bit short could be a complain, but you can replay it with other classes and play it in a different way.
    For those who vote negative the game just because its hard, why you bought the game? Everybody    This game is really awesome. As a Souls saga fan, this is a next gen good choice before Bloodborne, and what a choice. Nice atmosphere, nice art design, nice ost, nice battle mechanics...A bit short could be a complain, but you can replay it with other classes and play it in a different way.
    For those who vote negative the game just because its hard, why you bought the game? Everybody knew that it would be hard. By the way, it is a walk in the park if you compare it to souls saga, mainly with demon's    … Expand
  29. shearer333
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    its a amazing game!!!

    The game is very good and close to Dark Souls in the style of play, but not like her in-laws ! Example: When you die you can retain all experience points collected !
  30. ShadowOfHendrix
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    This game will inevitably be compared to Dark Souls and some levels it doesn't quite reach the success of the Souls franchise, however, there are more positives than negatives to be taken away from Lords of the Fallen.

    From the moment the first cutscene kicks in you can see that a lot of care and attention has went in to both the look and atmosphere of this game. Like Demon/Dark Souls    This game will inevitably be compared to Dark Souls and some levels it doesn't quite reach the success of the Souls franchise, however, there are more positives than negatives to be taken away from Lords of the Fallen.

    From the moment the first cutscene kicks in you can see that a lot of care and attention has went in to both the look and atmosphere of this game. Like Demon/Dark Souls it hits the nail on the head. For such a small team of devs this is quite an achievement.

    The story lacks a sense of gravity and at times it is difficult to really care about what is happening in the surrounding areas or the mission that Harkyn has been broken out to complete. This feeling is kept right up till the end and there is no real connection to make you feel anything during the final moments of the game. I feel that the character model is truly badass and the story of the facial tattoos being a mark of their incarceration is a nice touch, it's just a pity that more isn't developed on this and regarding Harkyn, especially when some of the audio stories that are picked up have excellent voice acting and interesting slices of the life before the rhogar.

    The combat is very familiar but a lot more forgiving than other games of the genre. Bosses are well formed and artistically fantastic, however, they were quite a bit easier than you would expect, so much so that I found myself using the same tactics against almost every boss. Only a few bosses did I ever feel like I needed to take a step back, reassess and adapt. I also found myself using the same weapon for almost the entire game but this may be personal preference.

    It should be mentioned that managing to create a world that balances the fine line of frustration and reward is a truly difficult thing. For this reason Deck 13 Interactive and CI Games should be commended for this. There always seemed like a way to move forward and loot to collect from either defeated enemies or chest that are placed around the map but as mentioned above, I found that although there were benefits in upgrading your armor those same benefits weren't really as outstanding when it came to weapons. This may have been due to my playstyle and the fact that i wanted to keep myself free to move faster. I also eventually ditched my shield in favour of dodging and although the rune system was integrated so heavily I never really found it necessary but more of an added extra.

    Final Say - In it's entirety, Lords of the Fallen succeeds in what it set out to do and although it may feel like a very slightly watered downed version of Dark Souls it should definitely be recognised for what it does well as opposed to how it is different. The story lacks but the combat and exploration aspects of the game keep you playing till the next boss and the stories of the residents who lived before keep you wishing to know that bit more. I can't help but feel that if this game had a bigger budget and a better story next time, we may have to lock Dark Souls and Lords of the Fallen in a room and let them "riposte" it out.

    Excellent game - 9    … Expand
  31. markthesovver83
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    What an amazing game! Now in 13 hours ingame, killed the first 4 bosses, wow they are demanding and visually beautiful. To beat each one (and also the minions) you need to study their behaviour and execute the perfect moves. No button-smasher game at all! I cannot stop playing this game. Love the graphic and the art direction for the enemies and the equipment. Despite having just 3 classesWhat an amazing game! Now in 13 hours ingame, killed the first 4 bosses, wow they are demanding and visually beautiful. To beat each one (and also the minions) you need to study their behaviour and execute the perfect moves. No button-smasher game at all! I cannot stop playing this game. Love the graphic and the art direction for the enemies and the equipment. Despite having just 3 classes and 3 magic schools you can evolve ur character in any direction you want. All the weaopons behave very different and you need to master them to be proficient. The weight of your armor also matters a lot on the gamestile. The music is epic and overall is a very little gem. Truly reccomended to all the action rpg fans!… Expand
  32. ARandomRussian
    Nov 1, 2014
    10
    This game is pretty tight! If you thought Dark Souls 2 was a bit disappointing, this will remedy you of that experience very fun. Level design is very much that of Dark Souls One but almost taken to another level because you are mainly in 2 different area's the whole time. Each of these to areas feel really connected, especially the Castle, filled with secret areas that can be missed.This game is pretty tight! If you thought Dark Souls 2 was a bit disappointing, this will remedy you of that experience very fun. Level design is very much that of Dark Souls One but almost taken to another level because you are mainly in 2 different area's the whole time. Each of these to areas feel really connected, especially the Castle, filled with secret areas that can be missed.

    THIS GAME DOES NOT HAVE MULTIPLAYER OR CREATE A CHARACTER! I thought everyone should know that because some people hold that stuff very dear. This game is a pretty fair challenge, hit boxes are on point (An improvement moving from DS1 & DS2). I also have to say there is a good selection of Armor & Weapons (A very Diverse group of weapon types). I also have to say the story is actually pretty cool, their is some cool lore that exists in this game as well.

    DS fans can enjoy the flavor text in all of the items in this game, the narrative that is given from the world & it's NPCs, and there are also Lore Scrolls that contain Audio Lore Files. Also this game's combat system is very fleshed out, with the soul's Heavy, Light, Jumping, Back Stab & Parry Attacks. But this game also features a combo system for weapons, instead of smashing buttons you can time them to save stamina. When this is done in succession while using dual-wield weapons, you attacks preform unique attack animations that cause more damage. One handed heavy attacks on heavier weapons can be over charged by holding down the button, these cause more damage and have better chances of breaking enemy poise at the cost of stamina.

    I had a blast with this game my first play-through clocked me in at 28 hours and 15 minutes. There are plenty of locked doors I know I missed, treasure chest and other things I probably overlooked. I missed a good number of the Proving Ground (Challenge Areas the game had to offer) & apparently some areas are only available in NG+ & NG++? So I have still a bit to do as well as playing through it again as a Rogue & a Warrior.

    Enemies in this game are very cool, they're humanoid but they actually have a specific type of tactic they use. For an example Orcs like to be very evasive & run circles around you, later in the game this tactic is very effective when fighting three orcs & another enemy. The Orcs will trap you in an ever shifting circle, ready to poke at you or go for a backstab if the time is right for them. All that occurs while the other enemy in question will do as they please.

    The music in this game is really cool to, THERE IS ONE BUG IN PARTICULAR THAT NEEDS TO BE PATCHED ASAP!! If you die to a boss, the game's file directory or something can't root back to the bosses correct track, so instead you may have no music play or the FIRST BOSS TRACK will play instead. This bug can detract from the fight horribly making it very un-intense!

    *Temporary fix! you can exit to the main menu and eject the disk, BTW this the cure to any bug I think for the time being for this game anyway.*

    But overall I had a lot of fun playing this game. If you are struggling you should utilize your magic a bit, it's always a get out of jail free card if you use it properly. This game is a good challenge to, if you enjoy games that can challenge you'll probably enjoy this. Can't wait to see this new IP grow and evolve, hopefully it never pulls a DS2 though?    … Expand
  33. northernlad
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    Really enjoyable game in dark souls vien look forward to sequal more classes next time and more focus on rpg elements and a bigger world as it did feel small
  34. Milisz
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    This game is easier than DS but with the same fun for me. Bosses does not such a challenge but player must be patient to defeat them. World is not big but all in there is beautifull made. For me very good game.... more such a games like this!!
  35. elliash
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    I've got really nice feeling playin this game. Graphics soooo good. Phisics Well. Music is AWESOME ! Nice JOB ! Waiting for LORDS OF THE FALLEN 2 Cheers
  36. Bartooshek
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    I haven't played Dark Souls. I cant compare both games and maybe its advantage for me because in my opinion its really good game. You need to be patient because you'll die over and over again ( especially on the beginning ) but still it makes you satisfied when at least you do it :D graphics is very nice (looks bit dirty but and dark) I love the fog. Bosses are difficult but only onI haven't played Dark Souls. I cant compare both games and maybe its advantage for me because in my opinion its really good game. You need to be patient because you'll die over and over again ( especially on the beginning ) but still it makes you satisfied when at least you do it :D graphics is very nice (looks bit dirty but and dark) I love the fog. Bosses are difficult but only on first time. Second time was much easier :) Music is nice. I got soundtrack with game and i like it. I had few crashes and it was annoying. Once in Palm of God I got stuck because there was a bug in my saved game...so i needed to start from the very begining.
    Finally i have to say the game is very good (even if you know about bugs) so buy and play !:) good fun :)    … Expand
  37. Gamingking007
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    This game is epic! Sure there were a few glitches that were for frustrating but i got over it. The graphics and gameplay were flawless! The only things i didn't like was the fact that they don't show you where to go and the magic was very mediocre but besides that its perfect. Realistically i would give it 9 but because of the scores on metacritic I'm giving it a 10!
  38. Pash2x4b
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    This isnt Dark Souls, i love dark souls. Now thats been said..... its a great game, its not the best game in the world but i am really happy to see a game that is challenging, DS is punishing, this is hard, so hard it can piss you off soooooo much so dont go into it thinking its gonna be an easy ride, but it has the same felling of Dark Souls but it is different enough not to be a pissThis isnt Dark Souls, i love dark souls. Now thats been said..... its a great game, its not the best game in the world but i am really happy to see a game that is challenging, DS is punishing, this is hard, so hard it can piss you off soooooo much so dont go into it thinking its gonna be an easy ride, but it has the same felling of Dark Souls but it is different enough not to be a piss poor copy. I just hope people can see past the comparisons and see it for what it truly is, a really good game.… Expand
  39. metajack
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    A great looking challenging Action RPG for next-gen. Similar to Dark Souls but different in many ways. Very solid enjoyable game! I hope we get a sequel.
  40. pablon
    Jul 13, 2016
    9
    Me gusto el juego tiene una atmósfera muy interesante, las armas y las armaduras están bien diseñadas, es verdad que la calidad gráfica no es ultra buena , pero eso no importa tanto, el juego en si es entretenido , simple , podría tener mejores magias, pero en si cumple , un buen final y muchas horas de juegos, ademas tiene new game + y esta barato , tiene unos dlc que tambien ayuda aMe gusto el juego tiene una atmósfera muy interesante, las armas y las armaduras están bien diseñadas, es verdad que la calidad gráfica no es ultra buena , pero eso no importa tanto, el juego en si es entretenido , simple , podría tener mejores magias, pero en si cumple , un buen final y muchas horas de juegos, ademas tiene new game + y esta barato , tiene unos dlc que tambien ayuda a tener mas horas de juego… Expand
  41. PauloBessa
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    I give it a 9 only because the voice bug and some problems with the camera (very common on a similar game lol) and the OP Quake attack (lol again). The game is solid, combat is very satisfying, with a good fell when you beat the boss in a specific way to get his weapon (not blocking, not being hit, etc), good graphics and soundtrack. There's a good history too, and I really enjoyed theI give it a 9 only because the voice bug and some problems with the camera (very common on a similar game lol) and the OP Quake attack (lol again). The game is solid, combat is very satisfying, with a good fell when you beat the boss in a specific way to get his weapon (not blocking, not being hit, etc), good graphics and soundtrack. There's a good history too, and I really enjoyed the audio logs. Bring more humanity and sense to make your final decision. Now I can say that I'm waiting more for LotF than DS3 or Bloodborne 2, because with more care and dedication, listening to your audience they can deliver a really good game.
    Ps: I have the platinum in Demon Souls, Dark Souls and Bloodborne (the only one left for me is DS2), so I think I know the two worlds.

    If you like the souls Franchise, you should definitely pick this one.    … Expand
  42. Dlindenberg
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    Good game. Was verry challanging for me. First time playing this type of game. People say it resembles dark souls so these games will be on my to do list.
  43. Toophat82
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    This is one game that I say don't believe or listen to everything you read about it because it really is a good game that just suffered from a lot of bugs therefore causing a lot of its bad reviews which is a shame because once the bugs are patched or non existent most of the game you start to then truly see how good of a good game it is maybe not not great but good for sure and one gameThis is one game that I say don't believe or listen to everything you read about it because it really is a good game that just suffered from a lot of bugs therefore causing a lot of its bad reviews which is a shame because once the bugs are patched or non existent most of the game you start to then truly see how good of a good game it is maybe not not great but good for sure and one game that I see a promising future for in a sequel if they make it bigger and longer, more polished, and improve upon what the game already has and does right along with maybe more of a story and storytelling the next time around too.

    But overall this game is fun and does have a lot of replay value even after you beat it with the worlds having much to explore that you might have missed and the diferent builds to choose from and try. Also it is not dark would nor is it trying to be while it might have some similarities it's more of a fun action type RPG with some what of a challenging combat system to learn where as dark souls is just a challenging game all around period but honestly this is something I actually like about Lords of the fallen and think it got right and is better for for it and honestly felt like the design and combat behind this game at the end of the day is more fun then dark souls is and I know I will get flak for saying that but hey it's my opinion and just being nothing but difficult at the end of the day can only go so far and doesn't mean it's gonna be fun to every one while with lords of fallen I feel like anyone can enjoy and play this game along with its combat system without saying it is too difficult instead they will find it challenging enough yet more fun in my opinion. lords of the fallen is a game that takes a little of something from different games to create one fun experience which I feel worked but can surely be even better and improved upon and if they take all of what the game does right and just improve upon it while also making game bigger and longer along with more of a story and more story telling and lastly most make sure the finished product is more polished at launch then the original was then we have a great sequel to look forward too something I hope happens and can't wait for.

    So remember it's not dark souls but it wasn't trying to be nor is this a bad thing at the end of the day as you find out the game is more fun and better for it in my opinion due to it having a more fun combat system and gameplay and if you want more of a challenge it's simple turn up the difficulty! I don't see how being forced to play on nothing but difficult mode makes a game better, it doesn't the gameplay/combat system is what's most important first and has to be fun and playable in my opinion. The difficulty is something you can set and change in any game while gameplay isn't so in my opinion difficulty does not make a game great or unique for that matter, to me it's just an option that every game has to choose from for those who feel they need more of a challenge.

    So do yourself a favor if your a fan of action RPGS and fun games at very least watch some gameplay videos or give this game a try especially now with it being $39.99 it is a good and fun game and surely worth that price at very least. Man I hope they develop some DLC for this something publishers need to push and developers need to start developing more of for their games since it's more content for us and more money for them so it's a win win at end of the day for both sides.    … Expand
  44. Molda22
    Feb 8, 2015
    10
    I am very surprised by the low reviews. This game is so great in so many aspects, that it really deserves better scores and reviews. Starting with very nice, perfect art style and great atmosphere. The UI looks and works very well. The artists that were tasked with this job really outdid themselves, best looking UI and overall artwork i've seen in a long time.
    The gameplay feels much more    I am very surprised by the low reviews. This game is so great in so many aspects, that it really deserves better scores and reviews. Starting with very nice, perfect art style and great atmosphere. The UI looks and works very well. The artists that were tasked with this job really outdid themselves, best looking UI and overall artwork i've seen in a long time.
    The gameplay feels much more polished than Dark Souls. The animations and the combat itself plays, feels, and looks so much better. In Dark Souls, the character is moving unnaturally, it is floating weirdly. Here you can really see the impact of your moves, hits, the armor and equipment you are wearing etc.
    Difficulty is hard to compare, i like both titles for that, but people keep saying, that this is arcade version of DS, but i have played many hours in DS games and this was very often bigger challenge than DS.
    Equipment system is much more meaningful and it is very enjoyable part of the game.
    Overall i think that Lords of the Fallen feels and plays better, and it is more polished and better looking than DS. One of the biggest surprises of 2014 for me.    … Expand
  45. Meolac
    Oct 18, 2015
    8
    An easy mode of Dark Souls clone, but still worth buying. Graphic is nice, Sound is good. The Boss is not challenge as it's shape.
    Graphic :8
    Sound: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Total: 8
  46. Achilles35
    Jun 17, 2015
    9
    Beautiful game that was fun to boot! Bought this game recently and had a ball playing it! Since you can pick up this game pretty cheaply now I would highly recommend it!
  47. Zeag
    Nov 3, 2014
    8
    Lords of the Fallen is, by all accounts, a more approachable Dark Souls. There's less cheap tricks, frustrating platforming and unnecessary deaths. The graphics are absolutely breathtaking, it's a shame that the framerate isn't smooth as it could be but if you've played the first Dark Souls, you've seen much worse. Regular enemies are much more fun to fight than in Souls games and theLords of the Fallen is, by all accounts, a more approachable Dark Souls. There's less cheap tricks, frustrating platforming and unnecessary deaths. The graphics are absolutely breathtaking, it's a shame that the framerate isn't smooth as it could be but if you've played the first Dark Souls, you've seen much worse. Regular enemies are much more fun to fight than in Souls games and the checkpoint / leveling / gear system, while very similar, has its own subtleties that I enjoy very much.

    The Boss Fights do not generate the same feeling of despair and impossible odds as in other games of the genre, but at least they can be done without resorting to cheap tricks or online guides.

    I think this game is perfect for all newcomers to the genre or Souls veterans unable to stand still until Bloodborne.    … Expand
  48. lukszu
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    Great game, nice visuals, great armor and weapons choice. Still challenging but not as Dark Souls. Cannot stop playing!...............................
  49. catau
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Its a great game inspired by Dark Souls and other but that does not diminish the contrary mainly references are essential when well used. Would love to see a sequel.
  50. Jaime5478
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Great game. From graphics to physics i cant complain at all. Really looking forward to the dlc and for a second game. So much better than dark souls, i really didnt like those games. This seems to get everything right what DS didnt
  51. partyintheback
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    Very impressive. It's true that this game is in the same genre as the Souls game, but it also brings its own feel and flavor, and that's much appreciated. This is a very challenging game, but it's also incredibly satisfying once you learn how to defeat a foe. It also has amazing graphics, much better than the Souls games. I look forward to the sequel.
  52. Killpilla
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    Amazing game! Don't know why such low reviews. Hangs with ds. Both have pros and cons. Best next Gen game so far in my opinion. Great work. Looking forward to part 2! A must have for fans of the genre. Simply awesome!
  53. anthplays
    Mar 8, 2015
    9
    Very underrated. This is a beautiful game with fantastic, challenging gameplay. The combat is great, and it has a nice learning curve. Do not overlook this game, it is a gem.
  54. bregolasdunedan
    Nov 5, 2017
    10
    This game is sick, totally awesome!! I don't know what people are talking about it being trash. Those people are **** stupid. I really like it and the bosses are ridiculously hard.
  55. shadorn
    Aug 13, 2017
    9
    A great Dark Soul clone, with some twist on the mechanics. Magic is used for support, and you are forced to choose a magic school; this greatly increase replayability compared to DS.

    The base game is easier and more linear, but it offers challenges (i.e. special ways to kill the bosses) that greatly increase difficulty. On top of that the rogue class is much quicker but also more    A great Dark Soul clone, with some twist on the mechanics. Magic is used for support, and you are forced to choose a magic school; this greatly increase replayability compared to DS.

    The base game is easier and more linear, but it offers challenges (i.e. special ways to kill the bosses) that greatly increase difficulty. On top of that the rogue class is much quicker but also more difficult to manage. It's a great formula.

    Graphics is much better than DS2. The atmosphere is grim but not so depressing as in DS2. The story is simple but it actually makes sense (unlike DS).

    Unfortunately the game is very unstable on my rig. Basically it crashes often on some bosses and I could not complete the game. It's really a shame. I would have given 10 if not for this issue.    … Expand
  56. Arcanomarcio
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    joguei após 5 anos do lançamento. considero um bom jogo. Um Soulslike não muito hardcore. Pra quem quer começar neste tipo de jogo, vale a pena. E para quem já esta acostumado com esse gênero, mas quer algo um pouco mais suave, também vale. A história é boa mas o jogo é curto, são 10 boss no total e mais 1 na DLC. A Variedade de inimigos é pouca. trilha sonora bacana, gráficos bons para ajoguei após 5 anos do lançamento. considero um bom jogo. Um Soulslike não muito hardcore. Pra quem quer começar neste tipo de jogo, vale a pena. E para quem já esta acostumado com esse gênero, mas quer algo um pouco mais suave, também vale. A história é boa mas o jogo é curto, são 10 boss no total e mais 1 na DLC. A Variedade de inimigos é pouca. trilha sonora bacana, gráficos bons para a época. jogabilidade boa. ambientação e cenários muito bom.… Expand
  57. Willkinsas
    Dec 27, 2018
    8
    Underrated game by Dark Souls fans, while actually it is pretty good game.

    If you found Dark Souls games too hardcore, but still want something similar? You are more into more western stylistic game? Lords of Fallen are pretty much the game you will enjoy playing.

    It is not quite triple A game, but more like very good AA+ game.
  58. Gavalanche
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Playing this in 2021 and I can't understand the low scores - it must have had a lot of technical issues at launch. It's a really great game and often on sale for very cheap. I played it after playing Dark Souls 1, 2, 3 and Bloodborne - and it's still a lot of a fun - if not quite as polished as a From Soft game. It clocks in around 15 hrs too - so kind of a Souls LITE or Light Souls if you will.
  59. rodrigorkc
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    GREAT GAME! Created this account in metacritic just to review this game. I play videogames since Psone and really don’t understand why so many low score. Never played dark souls and neither bloodborn, I love hard games and I’m starting playing RPG now, and for me it was a very special experience playing this game, and made me wanna play dark souls and bloodborn. I can say that was one ofGREAT GAME! Created this account in metacritic just to review this game. I play videogames since Psone and really don’t understand why so many low score. Never played dark souls and neither bloodborn, I love hard games and I’m starting playing RPG now, and for me it was a very special experience playing this game, and made me wanna play dark souls and bloodborn. I can say that was one of the best games of my life, and in special in this new generation. This game have a special place in my gamer heart. Can give an easy and honest 8,5 for this game. NICE GRAPHICS, NICE GAMEPLAY, FUNNY GAME, NICE ART DIRECTION, NICE MAP, WELL CONSTRUCTED AREAS, CREATIVE GAME, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PRODUCER INVOLVED.
    The only reason why I can see low grades for this game is why people are comparing to souls games, but if you judge the game for itself it’s an great 8/9 game.
    Payed 4$ in PSN one of my best investments.
    If you like great, big, hard and nice games I recommend this one easily.    … Expand
  60. Cyrus666
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
    Number of playthroughs: 2.5
    This is one of the weirdest games I've ever played. Though it tries to borrow some elements from Dark Souls, it comes nowhere close to it in terms of difficulty. The bosses were uninspiring, some areas were maze-like and you could easily get lost in them.
    The best parts about the game for me were: 1) Soundtrack 2) The look of armor sets 3) the strength    Number of playthroughs: 2.5
    This is one of the weirdest games I've ever played. Though it tries to borrow some elements from Dark Souls, it comes nowhere close to it in terms of difficulty. The bosses were uninspiring, some areas were maze-like and you could easily get lost in them.
    The best parts about the game for me were:
    1) Soundtrack
    2) The look of armor sets
    3) the strength character out of the 3 you choose at the start) His abilities were OP and fun to use.
    The only problem is that after that character, you are forced to choose from the remaining 2 on that same save file and the other 2 don't come close to being as fun as the strength build.
    So overall: Interesting game, lovely soundtrack, nice armor sets, nice starting character.
    I might re-install it to start on another save file    … Expand
  61. Ali984
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Gameplay: 90 Stories: 76 Voices: 57 Technical Graphics: 85 Art Graphics: 80 Final Score: 76
  62. 18Xq8Rtutehc
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    I played this game in a sequence after Bloodborne and Dark Souls Trilogy, and do not understand why this game has such poor reviews.
    The graphics are okay-ish, the story is okay-ish, but the gameplay, the combat, the exploration, all borrow heavily from FromSoft and is adequately executed. Without FromSoft, this is the next best thing.
  63. LuisHR
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Un juego adelantado a su época en gráficos tratándose de un rpg, la ambientación y arte de los enemigos son fantásticos.. La jugabilidad es decente y buen grado de dificultad. Este es un de los mejores 10 juegos de mi vida, es una pena que los jugadores no lo sepan apreciar
  64. hovo96
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Very cool game nice physics and visuals and gameplay. I hope will be part 2
  65. Outlasthorror
    Sep 25, 2022
    8
    Getting used the game's combat is the biggest challenge and I finally was able to make my character agile and dodges and rolla faster by finding the right equipment, this game is gorgeous aesthetically and even darker than dark souls itself but the story is meh and the combat is a bit mediocre you have to get used to it to enjoy the game, the animations of characters talking in cutscenesGetting used the game's combat is the biggest challenge and I finally was able to make my character agile and dodges and rolla faster by finding the right equipment, this game is gorgeous aesthetically and even darker than dark souls itself but the story is meh and the combat is a bit mediocre you have to get used to it to enjoy the game, the animations of characters talking in cutscenes are totally useless and have no point. Characters don't have to move their hands and heads to talk, I wish and hope the sequel will fix those issues, there's plenty more to talk about but this is just a quick review… Expand

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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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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
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 28, 2014
    60
    A packet of steak McCoy's next to Dark Souls II's ribeye. The action is handsome and combat can bite, yet with Bloodborne on the horizon, Lords is a bit of a hard sell. [Christmas 2014, p.86]
  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 21, 2014
    60
    At times bearably similar to Souls, at others woefully at odds with its philosophy. [Christmas 2014, p.]
  3. 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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