Lords of the Fallen

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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 605 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 189 out of 605
  3. Negative: 153 out of 605
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  1. 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
  2. hovo96
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Very cool game nice physics and visuals and gameplay. I hope will be part 2
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. Ali984
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Gameplay: 90 Stories: 76 Voices: 57 Technical Graphics: 85 Art Graphics: 80 Final Score: 76
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 45
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  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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