Lords of the Fallen

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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 605 Ratings

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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. Junior23
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    It's a nice game! The users reviews are saying the truth! .
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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 !
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. hovo96
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Very cool game nice physics and visuals and gameplay. I hope will be part 2
  25. lukszu
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    Great game, nice visuals, great armor and weapons choice. Still challenging but not as Dark Souls. Cannot stop playing!...............................
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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!
  39. 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!
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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!
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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!!
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. Ali984
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Gameplay: 90 Stories: 76 Voices: 57 Technical Graphics: 85 Art Graphics: 80 Final Score: 76
  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
  66. houyi111
    Oct 13, 2016
    7
    overall a decent game for me. it is much slower than dark souls but still enjoyable. I tried str build which was quite op, tried agi build with two handed daggers, fun, fast and tons of dps, tried a pure faith build and can confirm it was op as well. the bosses and enemies are decent. the major drawbacks are 1) glitches, bugs and crushes!! the game crushed 6 or 7 times on ps4 for my threeoverall a decent game for me. it is much slower than dark souls but still enjoyable. I tried str build which was quite op, tried agi build with two handed daggers, fun, fast and tons of dps, tried a pure faith build and can confirm it was op as well. the bosses and enemies are decent. the major drawbacks are 1) glitches, bugs and crushes!! the game crushed 6 or 7 times on ps4 for my three playthrough, very annoying since the game encourage you to not save the game. 2) level design is confusing and poor in general, only 4-5 major maps with similar rooms and enemy types... but overall, it has some new ideas and most the combat are fun in its own way.. dont expect dark souls level combat but enjoy the game as what it is. this game is not 10/10, but it is not garbage.… Expand
  67. szszsz
    Dec 19, 2014
    7
    i was really excited when first heard about LOTF, i was reading/watching every new info bout it and it was the first game i bought after i got ps4 ;), but in the end im little dissapointed (prolly too much hype and a lot of demand that couldnt be met yet), so im leaving my review here for CI Games (as i know they really are into improvements and will look for a community opinions) so theyi was really excited when first heard about LOTF, i was reading/watching every new info bout it and it was the first game i bought after i got ps4 ;), but in the end im little dissapointed (prolly too much hype and a lot of demand that couldnt be met yet), so im leaving my review here for CI Games (as i know they really are into improvements and will look for a community opinions) so they could make LOTF 2 the way it should be made
    pros and cons from the perspective of dks fan

    pros:
    -graphics
    -weapon and armor feeling, especially heavy
    -fully copied dks mechanics (no need to change its perfection)
    -challenge portals
    -boss phases (with quite different movesets and openings)
    -loads of stuff hidden around, including the 'leave the main area and explore sideways' possibilities
    -subtle improvements (keeping exp instead of leveling/saving gives you a bonus multiplier, lost exp gives you a temporarly buff in cost of loosing that exp)

    cons:
    -glitches and unstable fps - totally unacceptable on the ps4 (!!!!!), it cost the game at least 1 point in 1-10 scale, cause its uber frustrating
    -RNG - fix it guys, see how dks does that, fighting a particular enemy in LOTF can be super easy or almost impossible, depending on RNG, i fought the second boss (guardian ?) couple of times and he was just spamming his AOE with no break, making it impossible to even look for an opening, and the last time ive fought him 80% of his attacks were leaving openings (ridiculous difference, huh ?), its not a fair game like dks, you need to be helluva lucky during a speed run (and the game was meant to be a speedrun base)
    -cheesy way of hardening enemies - putting an enemy with a huge shield with little openings (which forces you to change your weapon, cause you wont hit in that half a second with a heavy one) is just boring and slowing the game, its not how its supposed to challenge you
    -no stun lock (?), srsly guys if i hit even a huge guy with a combo of huge hammer heavy attacks it should at least break his attack, and most of the time i hit the big guy hard and half a sec later he hits me back like it was nothing - totally broken mechanics, again - see how dks did that
    -skirmisher's rng - they walk around me in a circles, neither attacking nor defending - somebody screw these guys hard, especially that when they start attacking they are a really well done enemy
    -dialogs and npc - really bad, if you put a dialog options at least let them continue so they would feel as an actual conversation leading somewhere, not just click everything and maybe it will work out, also main character gesticulate too much, its a bad ass convict, not a gold chained cheap rapper ;)

    neutral:
    -let people choose the difficulty level - i guess most of the dks fans would start this game on ng+ if it was possible, as the ng is much easier then dks
    -a multiplayer, like a normal match-making arena pvp would be nice and kept the game alive for a longer period of time
    -lack of group fights, i guess CI Games wanted to make every fight more intimate, 1on1 style, but raging through like 5-15 weak enemies would also give some fun, it rips the game of crowd-control which is very important in dks in comparison

    as you could see most of the cons could have been fixed with a good update patch, no idea why it havent been done yet

    my overall opinion would is 6,5/10 and 7,5/10 (if glitches and frame drops fixed), leaving 7/10 in between

    buy this game, support the devs, encourage them to make a real dks competition :)    … Expand
  68. schizolingvo
    Oct 28, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, the game is good, it's Souls-like, but it's not perfect (yet, I hope).
    So, firstly, PS4-version has some annoying framedrops at some open areas. The game is supposed to be running at 30 FPS, but it feels like it drops to 20 quite often. I hope that can be patched.
    Secondly, there's that weird lock-on system. I don't mean the controls, but its unresponsiveness. Sometimes it just won't lock, sometimes the lock will just vanish, turning your fleshy back to your opponents.
    Lastly, some quite strange issues with bosses, like they were'nt worked on too thoroughly. For example, the second boss (Commander) has that stunning attack which does no damage, but eats up all your energy. I think it's supposed to be followed by some devastating HP-costly hit, but instead he just stands there and waits till your energy fills up again. I have done only two bosses so far, so I hope there aren't too much things like that later on.
    But, technicals problems aside, it's a really good Action-RPG with Souls-like mechanics, which manages to make me, as an experienced DaS1/2 player, feel uncomfortable sometimes. Most enemies are bigger than you and hit quite hard. Local exp-regain system, which allows you to build up experience multiplier if you don't activate local checkpoints, is both rewarding and deceptive as you may die quite far from your last checkpoint. However, there's a catch: the bigger multiplier you had before death, the more time you have before points at your "bloodmark" will start fading away.
    It's important to notice that LotF, unlike Souls, is all about your armor, so the better armor you have, the easier it gets. The more raw damage your weapon does, the easier it gets.
    Also, I really liked art-style of the game, somewhat like Darksiders mixed with Warhammer, with giant chestplates and gorgeous weapons with some useless edges on them.
    So, as for me, it's a solid 7 (which may climb to 9 if those technical issues are patched)    … Expand
  69. XxSoULxMaNxX
    Nov 2, 2014
    7
    I gave this game a negative review on PC - the game is/was broken for PC. I purchased an additional copy for PS4 so I could play it. Putting that aside, the game was enjoyable for PS4 and there should be more games that strive to be like Dark Souls generally, i.e. with an emphasis on combat mechanics. However, I beat LOTF in one afternoon. By mid-game with my character leveled up theI gave this game a negative review on PC - the game is/was broken for PC. I purchased an additional copy for PS4 so I could play it. Putting that aside, the game was enjoyable for PS4 and there should be more games that strive to be like Dark Souls generally, i.e. with an emphasis on combat mechanics. However, I beat LOTF in one afternoon. By mid-game with my character leveled up the game became exceedingly easy. There is only one environment type, little variety between build types, and hardly any enemy variety. Accordingly, I am already ready to move on from LOTF to a new game. I would like to see a DLC in a completely different environment with much more enemy variety. P.S. I am still playing the Dark Souls games.… Expand
  70. LunaticInk
    Nov 3, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First: make sure you've installed the patch. It takes care of most of the issues noted in these reviews.

    Second: I recommend a paladin build to start. It makes the first boss that much easier.

    Third: completely explore the introduction area. There's a lot more there than you think (make sure to go back and loot the chest in the portal). There's also a hidden cellar area with some loot.

    Fourth: level up your agility and take a staff/light armor build if you are used to speed. Made a huge difference for me. And don't neglect your magic. Those gauntlet projectiles and daze are fantastic.

    The game has some issues, most notably weird camera tracking on some boss fights, but I've noticed many people trying to run around from the get-go with heavy weapons builds getting beat down. That probably explains some hate. The game is viable without a shield equipped at all. Just beat infiltrator without much difficulty. That may change in the latter half but making the switch from str build to agi was a good choice. My only real gripe is that every mob seems to have excessive special moves. That and mob recovery is stupid fast--you literally cannot get behind or flank some mobs before they recover from a swing and face you.

    Other than that the game plays great and somewhat similar to dks. Graphics are pretty. Enjoy the cutscenes. Story is interesting.    … Expand
  71. theFPSyoungGOD
    Nov 6, 2014
    7
    despite multiple glitches that really set me back i really love this game,really challenging and beautiful looking game,would be a higher rating if it wasn't such a buggy game
  72. VideoGamePlayer
    Nov 19, 2014
    7
    Played on PS4: Graphics could be better on PS4... Maps should be bigger.... Game should be better balanced so you don't have to grind in the same zone before being powerful enough to move on, this makes it feel padded. Enemy attack patterns could use more variety. There are some game breaking bugs on ps4 that are known and documented (therefore avoidable) but no patch yet, these will forcePlayed on PS4: Graphics could be better on PS4... Maps should be bigger.... Game should be better balanced so you don't have to grind in the same zone before being powerful enough to move on, this makes it feel padded. Enemy attack patterns could use more variety. There are some game breaking bugs on ps4 that are known and documented (therefore avoidable) but no patch yet, these will force you to restart your game after dozens of hours of playing if you run into them.

    Overall this is a solid effort which needed more polishing and I'm sure corrections and improvements will be made to the sequel.    … Expand
  73. MetaRogue
    May 22, 2021
    7
    With the overall success and appeal of Dark Souls, subsequent flattery through imitation was inevitable. Lords of the Fallen is the manifestation of said flattery and imitation, though it has one trait that distinguishes it from FromSoftwares' modern classic - it's not as difficult as the game that inspired it. This, however, is a double edged sword that works for and against LOTF,With the overall success and appeal of Dark Souls, subsequent flattery through imitation was inevitable. Lords of the Fallen is the manifestation of said flattery and imitation, though it has one trait that distinguishes it from FromSoftwares' modern classic - it's not as difficult as the game that inspired it. This, however, is a double edged sword that works for and against LOTF, sometimes equally and at other times more so against it.

    Starting with LOTF's narrative, you take the role of Harkyn, a criminal with an amalgam of sins tattooed across his face. Harkyn has been freed from prison to fight the Rhogar - demonic warriors from another realm who are attacking a monastery and threaten to invade the rest of the world (or something - that bit is a little vague and not really properly explained). Character-wise, Harkyn isn't very interesting or charismatic, and the rest of the cast fare no better. The story isn't only forgettable, but also strangely absent, as there are no strong defining moments at any point throughout the roughly 12 to 15 hour playthrough - you simply go through corridor after corridor looking for the next boss to defeat to advance the plot.

    Combat and overall movement ranges between acceptable and sluggish, feeling unrefined when compared to Dark Souls. As much as I relished the easier difficulty, I noticed some issues with LOTF - early on the difficulty scaling of some enemies felt unbalanced. The Commander boss fight in particular felt badly designed. On the subject of boss fights, LOTF's boss fights range from underwhelming to just simply unfair at times because of certain unique attacks they possess, but also because of Harkyn's speed and reliance on melee combat. Wearing a full set of heavy armour makes Harkyn's dodge rolls insultingly glacial, a thing which frustrated me greatly.

    Some design elements make great additions to the Souls formula. For one thing, you can bank accumulated experience points to generate Skill Points or Magic Points and resting at a 'bonfire' crystal DOESN'T respawn defeated enemies - only when Harkyn is defeated do enemies respawn. In terms of art style and aesthetic, LOTF feels like a combination of Dark Souls, Dragon Age, Darksiders and Diablo.

    Lords of the Fallen should have been an obvious win-win - a Dark Souls game for beginners. The result is a game that tries new things to be more accessible and forgiving, but at the same time feels lesser because of it. Ultimately, Lords of the Fallen can't escape the 'Dark' (Souls) shadow of its inspirations.    … Expand
  74. Doutzen
    Jan 28, 2015
    7
    Well - I expected more after first optimistic reviews. This game is good and guarantees a lot of fun, but in every single aspect it's worse then Dark Souls. Even the graphics. It's visually better, but not that dark and artistic anymore. It has a lot of bugs and a tragic, horrible camera, which should be perfect in that kind of games. Battles are easier than in Dark Souls and you don'tWell - I expected more after first optimistic reviews. This game is good and guarantees a lot of fun, but in every single aspect it's worse then Dark Souls. Even the graphics. It's visually better, but not that dark and artistic anymore. It has a lot of bugs and a tragic, horrible camera, which should be perfect in that kind of games. Battles are easier than in Dark Souls and you don't feel that you have that much control as in DS. But it's still a good fun for action RPG fans and also for that guys who were to fat for DS, but like Fable or Assassin's Creed, because it's not as hard as From Softwares games are.… Expand
  75. EveMary
    Dec 8, 2014
    7
    First of all I must say that I love the character. The game itself is not bad. It is a bit above average. The difficulty often bases on luck. I rated this game with fair seven points because the replay value is too low. Lords of the fallen is quite a good game but funny to play.
  76. JackKasket
    Sep 8, 2016
    7
    OK game, not great, just OK. If you haven't played any of the 'Souls games, play them. If you have beat all the 'Souls games, this will just feel like a downgrade.

    Get it for free while you can, but for the love of god, don't spend any amount of money on it.
  77. Vzhik
    Oct 14, 2017
    7
    Не пойму почему ругали. Хорошая, качественная игра. Самостоятельный мир, красивая графика, интересные локи. Уж не знаю почему, но копии дарк соулс не чувствуется. Очень все самостоятельное.
    Единственное - предпоследнего босса сам не смог найти, пришлось на ютуб лезть (чего я не люблю), а так все очень хорошо и логично играется. Вполне такое годное путешествие.    Не пойму почему ругали. Хорошая, качественная игра. Самостоятельный мир, красивая графика, интересные локи. Уж не знаю почему, но копии дарк соулс не чувствуется. Очень все самостоятельное.
    Единственное - предпоследнего босса сам не смог найти, пришлось на ютуб лезть (чего я не люблю), а так все очень хорошо и логично играется. Вполне такое годное путешествие.
  78. PhilosophyRex
    Oct 26, 2016
    7
    Gran juego, un control tosco y exigente pero que te acostumbras rápido. dependiendo del peso del equipamiento que llevemos seremos más o menos rápidos por lo que tenemos que plantearnos que equipo queremos llevar antes de enfrentarnos a un enemigo en concreto. Graficamente está bien, aunque no sea nada de otro mundo. La bso es buena. Hay una buena cantidad de armaduras y armas, tenemos 3Gran juego, un control tosco y exigente pero que te acostumbras rápido. dependiendo del peso del equipamiento que llevemos seremos más o menos rápidos por lo que tenemos que plantearnos que equipo queremos llevar antes de enfrentarnos a un enemigo en concreto. Graficamente está bien, aunque no sea nada de otro mundo. La bso es buena. Hay una buena cantidad de armaduras y armas, tenemos 3 tipos de magias con 4 habilidades cada una que elegiremos al inicar el juego. El diseño artístico también es bueno. Lo único que se le podría criticar es el guión que a pesar de que al final del mismo se vuelve algo más interesante, es bastante normalito casi diria que malo. Tiene diferentes finales según las elecciones que hayamos realizado durante el juego. Me gustaría una segunda parte.… Expand
  79. Nel
    Jan 7, 2017
    7
    The game has great graphics interesting boss fights, and is maybe not as challenging as the dark souls games, but is kind of in the same category. The game will give you several hours of gameplay, and it was fairly enjoyable.
  80. Meroleek
    Sep 22, 2016
    7
    Apenes disfrute de este juego debido a que lo dieron "prestado" en PSplus, y la verdad es un juego muy entretenido y que me dio mas de 30 hrs. de juego (mas horas que Uncharted 4 pasandolo dos veces) y eso que no encontre todo y menos sacar platino. El juego es bueno, frustrante y entretenido; tiene errores SI bugs, pequeñas caidas de frame y carga de texturas tardias, pero su mayorApenes disfrute de este juego debido a que lo dieron "prestado" en PSplus, y la verdad es un juego muy entretenido y que me dio mas de 30 hrs. de juego (mas horas que Uncharted 4 pasandolo dos veces) y eso que no encontre todo y menos sacar platino. El juego es bueno, frustrante y entretenido; tiene errores SI bugs, pequeñas caidas de frame y carga de texturas tardias, pero su mayor defectos son los usuarios al quererlo comparar con DarkSouls. Yo les recomiendo que simplemente disfruten de este juego y no se la pasen pensando en que es mejor o peor.… Expand
  81. Tselel
    Jul 26, 2016
    7
    The game ok to me. Not good nor bad. Game is obviously inspired of the Dark souls series (of which i am a big fan of) and borrows heavily from it. Now, the pros, the game is HARD, that kind of in a good way, like a good challenge worth to try and beat. Not Dark soul like challenge but more challenging than most of games today. Next up, I like its heavier style of dark souls gameplay,The game ok to me. Not good nor bad. Game is obviously inspired of the Dark souls series (of which i am a big fan of) and borrows heavily from it. Now, the pros, the game is HARD, that kind of in a good way, like a good challenge worth to try and beat. Not Dark soul like challenge but more challenging than most of games today. Next up, I like its heavier style of dark souls gameplay, Harkyn moves like a giant when in heavy or medium weight and the hits of steels and hammers when you hit your enemies are satisfying and its sound is very great and painful. Lastly, the only thing that this game had that dark souls never had is its experience system, the more you kill, the bigger your XP mutiplier will become and resting in a chekpoint would reset that multiplier. it gives me the feeling that i want to kill more without using my stored XP for more experiences and also another challenge that is worth to take on.

    As to the cons, Game is so short. yep, you could finish it in a day or in a few hours. Next up, the characters NPCs are not memorable, hell you could even forget them seconds after you talk to them, even the protagonist, whom the developers wanted to be like a kratos-like figure is so boring and unremarkable. They should improve on that part. Lastly, the thing that dark souls have that this game doesnt: The Bosses, all the boss of this games are easy to beat. SO EASY, i only died in one boss. AND THATS THE DLC BOSS WHICH IS A CHEAP ASS MF (F*ck you KEEPER)...thats that. Thanks    … Expand
  82. Reed618
    May 19, 2017
    7
    I just finished lords and I have to say it was pretty good. I had low expectations as it's often considered a failed souls clone but I enjoyed it. It's much easier than souls and the bosses (with the exception of the lost brothers) posed little challenge. The controls are a little clunky and much less enjoyable than other games in the genre such as Nioh. It also has a similar design andI just finished lords and I have to say it was pretty good. I had low expectations as it's often considered a failed souls clone but I enjoyed it. It's much easier than souls and the bosses (with the exception of the lost brothers) posed little challenge. The controls are a little clunky and much less enjoyable than other games in the genre such as Nioh. It also has a similar design and style to Souls so it really doesn't offer anything new. However, the story was quite good, there's no need to grind and the world is fun to explore. It was a pleasant surprise. Certainly not as good as souls but better than Nioh in my opinion (mainly as it's much less repetitive). If you can get a cheap copy (say 10 dollars) and you're a fan of the genre then go for it.… Expand
  83. destinyfan1
    Feb 28, 2017
    7
    another fun but not master piece rpg
    it has some really great combat ,story is bad
    enviroment is good but repetive
    its kinda hard and fun but never reaches the level of dark souls
  84. estebambuco
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    El juego es bueno pero no es tan bueno como un Dark souls:
    Pros:
    -Tiene jefes interesantes los cuales se vencen con estrategia y habilidad, lo mismo es en los combates con los esbirros que uno se encuentra, los cuales hay que matarlos con diferentes tecnicas y utilizando diferentes habilidades -Es muy entretenido y adictivo -Tiene mejores gráficas que DS 2 -Los esbirros te ponen a    El juego es bueno pero no es tan bueno como un Dark souls:
    Pros:
    -Tiene jefes interesantes los cuales se vencen con estrategia y habilidad, lo mismo es en los combates con los esbirros que uno se encuentra, los cuales hay que matarlos con diferentes tecnicas y utilizando diferentes habilidades
    -Es muy entretenido y adictivo
    -Tiene mejores gráficas que DS 2
    -Los esbirros te ponen a prueba, son variados, algunos son fantasmas intocables por las armas y otros tienen escudo por lo cual tienes que intentar agarrarle la espalda o encontrar puntos débiles, algunos regeneran su sangre y otros son inmortales al parecer.
    -Una banda sonora buena e interesante
    -Finales alternativos dependiendo de la decisión que tomes
    -A diferencia de Dark souls los stats de las armas, escudos y armaduras están bien hechos, el escudo, armadura o arma da el rendimiento que calculaste que diera, es muy estable en ese sentido, es posible que por eso muchos bosses sean tan fáciles.
    Contras:
    -La esencia de los jefes no transmite nada, son solo jefes que vas a ir a matar para poder seguir tu juego, solo son un obstáculo, no tienen historia, solo sé que uno es capitán, otro es guardián, el otro es un campeón no se de que, entre otros. El único medio interesante es el juez que es el último Boss y tampoco es que sea muy memorable.
    -El sonido de las voces se pierden a mitad del juego, creí que era solo yo por un defecto en el cd mío pero vi que a varias personas le ocurrieron lo mismo, un defecto con el que viene el juego. También el sonido de unos combates se pierde y queda uno solo con los sonidos ambientales y los que hacen las armas y los impactos al pelear.
    -Muestran tres tipos de personajes posibles pero todos son lo mismo, es un guerrero con diferentes habilidades para encarar un combate, no hay variedad, los poderes no son interesantes ni dan ganas de desbloquearlos siquiera.
    -Muchos items inútiles dentro del juego que ni supe que eran y que no necesite para nada en la aventura.
    -Todo el juego transcurre apenas en dos mundos, un castillo y otro castillo algo diferente que ambos tienen como una zona subterranea que tampoco cambia mucho, escenarios repetitivos, monótonos, el único que es algo diferente es uno al que se entra por portales uno es un mundo oscuro y otro que es una mazmorra central en los cuales hay minijuegos de vencer adversarios para obtener un premio.
    -El personaje no es personalizable
    -Tiene problemas de luz y sombra en muchos lugares    … Expand
  85. L3zonidas
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    Resumen: Un buen juego que gustará a los amantes de los Soulslike y que tiene algunas cosas que, en mi opinión, son mejores que en Dark Souls incluso, pero en otras falla garrafalmente con lo cual no lo deja competir al mismo nivel que la saga de From Software.

    Lo bueno: Gameplay entretenido y bien logrado, se nota el peso de las armas, en algunos momentos puede parecer injusto pero    Resumen: Un buen juego que gustará a los amantes de los Soulslike y que tiene algunas cosas que, en mi opinión, son mejores que en Dark Souls incluso, pero en otras falla garrafalmente con lo cual no lo deja competir al mismo nivel que la saga de From Software.

    Lo bueno:
    Gameplay entretenido y bien logrado, se nota el peso de las armas, en algunos momentos puede parecer injusto pero normalmente cuando aprendes entiendes que el que fallaba eras tú, no el juego
    Bastantes posibilidades de personalización tanto por puntos de habilidad como por hechizos
    El juego te fuerza a usar todas tus habilidades (y si no lo haces el juego se hará difícil), en ese sentido es mejor que Dark Souls saga, que te lo puedes pasar solo usando 3 botones, ataque rápido, escudo y rodar.
    Gráficamente me parece muy bueno para ser un juego del 2014

    Lo malo:
    Historia y lore sin mucho interés
    No hay teletransporte, aunque el mundo no es excesivamente grande
    El framerate (en PS4 Slim almenos)
    El New Game + tiene momentos ABSURDAMENTE difíciles (los jefes Guardián y Juez especialmente frustrantes) mezclados con el 90% del juego fácil, el NG++ ni lo he querido probar
    La curva de dificultad no está bien implementada en la primera partida, con saltos de dificultad bruscos, momentos muy fáciles y momentos relativamente difíciles, especialmente si no usas todas las habilidades
    El juego implementa un sistema que incentiva el no guardar y no subir atributos, acumulando "almas" aumentas el multiplicador, cuantas más "almas" llevas, más ganas, por ejemplo si llevas 50 enemigos matados sin guardar, puedes tener multiplicador de x1.6, eso significa que si un enemigo normal te da 100 almas, en ese momento te dará 160, aumentando el riesgo y la recompensa. El sistema es muy bueno, me encantaría... Por qué es un punto negativo? Porque el juego crashea a un ritmo de 1 vez cada 5-8 horas, si te pilla en un momento que llevas sin guardar 40 minutos te cagas en los muertos de los desarrolladores (me ha pasado)    … Expand
  86. JoseManuel10_
    Oct 16, 2022
    7
    Lords of the Fallen is a 2014 fantasy themed action-RPG video game developed by German studio Deck13 in cooperation with Polish studio CI Games and published by CI Games.
  87. strangecloud674
    Apr 9, 2021
    7
    great game, was a lot of fun, lord of the fallen is pretty good game for your money. however, the camera was pretty bad. like, pretty bad. Like, pretty, bad.. like, really bad. like, it was bad, pretty bad. bad tho. But fun.
  88. JHerting
    Aug 28, 2022
    7
    This game definitely has it's issues. Combat is clunky, you can easily get lost, the magic system is very basic. The world itself is interesting though. The graphics for it's release year are decent. Our protagonist gives very little information about himself. We will probably not see him in a sequel, even though his life before and after the events of the first game could be interestingThis game definitely has it's issues. Combat is clunky, you can easily get lost, the magic system is very basic. The world itself is interesting though. The graphics for it's release year are decent. Our protagonist gives very little information about himself. We will probably not see him in a sequel, even though his life before and after the events of the first game could be interesting to explore.
    You should play this game if you really have nothing else on your list or you want to see what the world is about before buying the soon to be released sequel.    … Expand
  89. aspentitan
    Oct 30, 2014
    6
    Inital review: (read after for a revised review after more gameplay)

    I had a real tough time deciding what score to give this game. There are a lot of things running around in my head saying this game is awesome and just as many saying its a sloppy mess. What I love about this game is it is crafted with inspiration. What I despise is that it is made by a smaller development team and it    Inital review: (read after for a revised review after more gameplay)

    I had a real tough time deciding what score to give this game. There are a lot of things running around in my head saying this game is awesome and just as many saying its a sloppy mess. What I love about this game is it is crafted with inspiration. What I despise is that it is made by a smaller development team and it definately shows. In the end I am torn. Do I play this or not. I decided to keep my purchase but I have little inspiration to play. I like hardcore games and I'm willing to put in the effort. I knew going in this was not Dark Souls and so appreciate the game as its own. However what I discovered playing is that if you are going to play a hardcore game and repeatedly invest in going over the same areas over and over, you better have confidence the game is worth your time and not glitching or encountering software bugs. This is why I have decided not to play this game. I simply do not have confidence that its worth my time. It is crystal clear this game was left with defects and the developers just said its good enough lets just move forward. Sorry, that is not good enough for me. To get my time all the bugs need to be fixed. Until then this is just an awesome demo. I scored the game high enough to say its not bad and low enough for warning. I must say a lot of what is here is fantastic. I love the combat, the creatures, the puzzles, the weapons, the exploration. What I have no tolerance for is screen tearing, terrible lock on and toggling ruining gameplay, cutscenes with dropped audio, my character teleporting into and out of 1st person/3rd person in the middle of combat and the perception with all these flaws that there are probably game breakers in there too. So, my review is a buyer beware. There is a lot of neat stuff in this game and a lot of draw and fantasy but also a lot of breaking of immersion due to low standards getting this game out for launch. I guess it will depend on your personality so I touched upon things to consider and for me this game is love hate already. Love whats there, hate it wasn't made with better quality

    Revised review:

    Yes this game is very broken and thats it I'm trading it in. It is extemely alluring but not worth all the high scores it is getting. Obviously this game is being rated by its wow effect and not how broken it is. I have just spent two attempts unravelling quests. I made it to certain areas in the game and figured out some pretty decent puzzles to get there...and saving my multipliers up for big experience points....then the game crashes and this happened twice. I just spent 4 hours for this to happen. In the meantime I discovered the weapons you find in the game are not in the proper order of strengh making finding many of them useless garbage. It an open world game this is ok but in a linear game why is my starting 3 weapons better than what I find later on. I'm sorry this game tried to impress and it may fool a lot of kids who want to write a review here and get a lot of hits on their metacritic profile but I'm giving you an honest mature review of this game. It looks spectacular, has its moments but it overly flawed and not the same quality of its inspiration. I'm not saying avoid, there is some fun to be had, but this game clearly deserves only the 6 I gave it not the scores of 8 or more people are giving this game. They are judging it based on their love of the genre not the actual quality of this game. Its very flawed.    … Expand
  90. TheDahaka
    Nov 3, 2014
    6
    A wonderful game sadly hampered by an attrocious frame rate that never maintains 30fps at any point on PS4. The game also has alot of screen tearing, but it's less of a problem than the frame rate. Please fix the console ports CI as all your hard work is being undermined by unacceptable performance and people will be warey of your future products.

    I rate this game 6.5/10 due to the    A wonderful game sadly hampered by an attrocious frame rate that never maintains 30fps at any point on PS4. The game also has alot of screen tearing, but it's less of a problem than the frame rate. Please fix the console ports CI as all your hard work is being undermined by unacceptable performance and people will be warey of your future products.

    I rate this game 6.5/10 due to the terrible fps. This game would otherwise be an 8.5/10 if the developers reached the rock solid 30fps they promised in interviews.

    These comments were made after applying the day one patch. Apparently the unpatched version of the game is nigh on unplayable.    … Expand
  91. 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 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    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.    … Expand
  92. diehard-gamer
    Dec 29, 2014
    6
    Very DarkSouls like. Graphics are very nice. Controls are smooth. Combat moves are very timing/sequence sensitive and unforgiving. There is a token story, limited dialogue and a small 'world' to walk through - but its played out largely as a strainght line wak through set peice combats. Saves are at set points only and a mistake (or real wold distraction) in between save points willlVery DarkSouls like. Graphics are very nice. Controls are smooth. Combat moves are very timing/sequence sensitive and unforgiving. There is a token story, limited dialogue and a small 'world' to walk through - but its played out largely as a strainght line wak through set peice combats. Saves are at set points only and a mistake (or real wold distraction) in between save points willl send you back to the last. If you like DarkSouls you'll probably like this.… Expand
  93. B2BigAl
    May 29, 2017
    6
    Dark Souls without the charm, precision, or rewarding difficulty. It's a pretty game, but that's about it. The story and gameplay are hollow and lifeless. There's some potential here, so I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel if they can build off what they've learned, but it needs some serious work to compete with the DS series.
  94. shavenwookie
    Oct 31, 2014
    6
    Unfortunately you cant play this game without the obvious comparison to souls series which just hi-lights Lords flaws and in the process makes me appreciate the Souls series even more. Graphically the game is fine not next gen quality more closely resembling the darksiders series with big bulky characters. All of the armor looks like sauron from Lord of the Rings. My biggest problem withUnfortunately you cant play this game without the obvious comparison to souls series which just hi-lights Lords flaws and in the process makes me appreciate the Souls series even more. Graphically the game is fine not next gen quality more closely resembling the darksiders series with big bulky characters. All of the armor looks like sauron from Lord of the Rings. My biggest problem with the look and feel is the level design, in Souls every new area in the souls series looks distinct and different you remember every turn and bridge you pass by. In Lords by contrast most places feel like you have seen them before and just blend into one another they are all pretty generic.

    The controls are identical to Souls series but combat differs wildly combat is not skill based in this game or nearly as tight. You can early on max out a spell and just stand in an enemies face spamming him with attacks. The attacks feel unresponsive and sluggish in this game even with light equipment. Every boss fight plays out pretty much just like the previous and i rarely died during them, you really don't feel that sense of accomplishment that you do in dark souls when you overcome a challenging boss or area.

    There are a few bright spots in the game the music is excellent. The fact you can multiply your experience by waiting to save at a check point and bank them is a good idea but i warn you the game can and will crash for no reason so after saving up experience for an hour and then the game crashing can be one of the most frustrating things ever. I feel like the creators of this game have a good game in them but couldn't finish the game do to budget restraints also the game is short compared to Souls games probably a quarter the length of Souls.    … Expand
  95. pongkrit03
    Sep 19, 2016
    6
    "Playable" is what I would describe this game. I have finished the game 2 days ago. My friend, however, quit at the half of the game. Here is what I would say to the game.

    Compared with games that released in the same year, for example Dark Souls 2, This game did very good on graphic. However, the other aspects are needed to be improved. Gameplay is a clone from soul series but not as    "Playable" is what I would describe this game. I have finished the game 2 days ago. My friend, however, quit at the half of the game. Here is what I would say to the game.

    Compared with games that released in the same year, for example Dark Souls 2, This game did very good on graphic. However, the other aspects are needed to be improved. Gameplay is a clone from soul series but not as good as original. UI is terrible. Button layout is terrible. Also you are not allow to save game manually. You have to save at checkpoint, or save when you leave area, this feels awkward for a game in 2014. Game mechanic is very slow and clunky but still playable after you play for a while. Difficult is little below Darksouls but I do not mind that. Balance is not good. In late part of the game, after I got good great sword + best rune + best amulet, I could one shot most of enemies in the game, except boss and enemies in last location (required 2 swings). I felt satisfied but at the same time, felt cheap. I like the story of this game even though it is not as great as other RPG games that heavily based on story like Witcher 3 or Dragon Age. This game still did better than Dark Souls in term of story. It is much easy to understand what we are doing and why. The map design in this game is very confused, like a maze. I don't like that and Crash happened to me once.

    Lastly, NO MULTIPLAYER, give big minus scorees to the game.

    In sum, if you never played this kind of game before, I would recommend Dark Souls 3 and Bloodbonre since they are newer, have faster paced and can COOP PVP. You can also play Dark Souls 2 afterward. If you already finished all those three, then you can select Lords of the fallen to kill your time while waiting for NIOH. That is it for this game !    … Expand
  96. Brat
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    This is a good and challenging game. It is one of those games that will get you killed in a moment if you are not careful and planning, but in time it gets better. On the bad side amount of bugs in the game is HUGE and sometimes kills the fun, unfortunately. Apart rom that visually it's pretty amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who likes the genre.
  97. TheHunterWild
    Oct 29, 2014
    6
    To be brief, after around 14 hours in I find Lords of the Fallen to be a bit of a disappointment but still largely worth playing. I spent 74 hours this week playing Dark Souls 2; it was my first playthrough of anything in the Souls series. Having that as a completely fresh experience and then moving into Lords of the Fallen was an interesting transition. I did not find myself to beTo be brief, after around 14 hours in I find Lords of the Fallen to be a bit of a disappointment but still largely worth playing. I spent 74 hours this week playing Dark Souls 2; it was my first playthrough of anything in the Souls series. Having that as a completely fresh experience and then moving into Lords of the Fallen was an interesting transition. I did not find myself to be exceptional at DS2 nor do I find myself particularly skilled at Lords of the Fallen, just to be clear about who you're reading here.

    LotF has beautiful and vibrant art that doesn't sacrifice deadliness for attractiveness. The combat is beefy and satisfying; striking an enemy feels legit instead of your weapon just ghosting through and reducing an HP bar by a few pixels. There might be some replayability here but that will depend on some factors. The narrative is interesting and accessible while being relevant and not over-the-top or excessively deep to the point of distracting from the actual game itself (though I often like that sort of thing). The XP and loot system is really a nice advancement in this quasi-genre, where the longer you hold on to your XP instead of spending it the greater your multiplier becomes as you progress thereby providing an optional higher risk higher reward system since dying could possibly amount to losing all of that XP.

    On the downside, there are enough bugs, flukes, and design oversights or flaws to really distract me from the potential fun of the game, at least from time to time. One of my biggest complaints (that could be my own fault, but I can't seem to fix it) is the lock-on targeting system. I've gotten used to a lock-on system where I can easily (though perhaps TOO easily) switch from one target to another, and where a new target is automatically selected once the old target dies. LotF seems to have a lot of trouble allowing me to switch from targets that aren't standing directly next to each other, and it disengages the lock-on system when the target dies. It might just require an adjustment of gameplay on my part but I can't help but really despise how this feels during combat with multiple enemies or more difficult fights where rapid and clean target switching is a must.

    As a final negative point, the camera can be terrible at times. When engaged in combat you can sometimes find yourself in a bush or something and completely incapable of seeing what's going on, especially if you get stunned and are unable to strafe out of it. What's more, getting backed into a wall makes your character disappear from the screen and puts you in a first person perspective that often annihilates your sense of combat (and more than once even literally prevented me from fighting, for whatever reason). Even backing down a hallway and having the camera hit a small object jutting out from a wall, like a lever, can cause it to begin to zoom in on you and again destroy your view of combat. In a game that is built around difficulty this sort of design is a massive flaw since it can get you killed and destroy quite a bit of progress all because of a technical camera issue.

    In terms of boss fights they are largely endurance challenges wherein you will always have to survive roughly the same series of attacks (per boss stage) while often using a gimmick to find a way to deal damage. This boss can't be damaged by this type of attack, or that boss stuns itself under certain conditions. Nothing unique there, but the complaint is largely that this ends up feeling like an artificial difficulty barrier. There's no doubt that greater skill will win out, but I (and many of my Twitch viewers) felt that under all circumstances you going to have a protracted battle with every boss which inevitably felt like it was far longer than it had to be due to design instead of skill. I think this really says it's not "hard" because it's challenging, it's "hard" because the designers said so, in a manner of speaking. In DS2 I could sometimes go into a boss fight and just be in the zone and drop it in one try; in LotF I feel like I will always invest a serious amount of time in every boss for the sole reason that this is how the designers wanted it. It's almost as though they said, "C'mon, it's a boss. It should always take more than 15 minutes per fight where no amount of skill will make a mechanical difference."

    All in all, I think it seems worth playing though not necessarily worth the price right now. With future updates, patches, and DLC it could turn into something worth spending a lot of time in. As of right now I find it to be a sub-par competitor in what it is helping to define as a new genre in gaming.    … Expand
  98. ZeNorwegian
    Nov 1, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lords of the Fallen is a Western RPG that bring you into the world as Harkyn, a middle aged man whom must face down foes called Rhogar in order to bring an end to an ongoing war between humanity and the fallen god Adyr.

    Possible Minor Spoiler!

    The game starts off rather well by introducing you to all of the main mechanics of the game in a calm section of the game, allowing players new to the genre to adapt to the way the game works. The combat feels heavy and that it carries a lot of force behind each blow making but you, and your enemies, feel powerful. The game tries to encourage you to experiment with different weapons and make combos so that you'll have an easier time slaying your enemies, but it fails to teach you some other important things.

    You will meet foes using both range and melee. Some are rather straight forward in how you kill them, using the same methods you've learned early on, but others take whatever you've learned and throws it in your face. Shield user in particular are much more obnoxious to fight for new players as the game doesn't teach you anything about breaking their guard. This leaves you either bashing on a shield that makes your every attack bounce off like a bouncy castle, or back peddling for days using your magic gauntlet in order to take them down. Later on you will also face enemies who are much faster than you are, making attacking near impossible without taking a large amount of damage, until you abuse faults in their AI.

    Which brings me to one of the more disappointing things about Lords of the Fallen. The game feels very incomplete and this is noticeable rather early on. The magic gauntlet you get early on, which serves as your ranged weapon, has it's own category as a weapon. However, there are no other gauntlets to be found. There are only 3 different firing modes for the same gauntlet, which are all unlocked from the get-go, so it doesn't really count as 3 different weapons. Equally the other weapons in the game are all completely static in their shape and feel. You will constantly change out weapons and armors for other weapons and armors as their stats means everything. This gives a false sense of customization as the game very much forces you to use a weapon you don't really like the feel and look of due to superior stats.

    The rune system is very much the same as it doesn't seem to have much thought put into it. You can get several types of runes, of varying quality, from shards you collect throughout the game. You take these to the blacksmith-guy-with-no-name-because-we-couldn't-think-of-one who can open them and give you the runes inside. But, of all the runes I found myself only using 2 of the 5 runes for my weapons and 3 of the 5 runes for my armors as those I didn't use was either inferior or rather useless.

    The same unfinished business goes for the story-line, back-story and quests found throughout the game. The up front story is easy to predict and with stereo-typical characters making it rather boring and forgetful due to bad presentation. You never really feel any sort of connection to any of them as they seem to only appear when the story demands it before phasing out of existence again. This became a problem later on when I had a quest to gather tablets for Yetkha whom is one of these characters as she decided to either disappear before I had found all of them, or not accept them at all. There are also a back-story to be found, but it is very fragmented and it is again so badly presented I can't really remember most of it.

    The visuals however seems to have gotten most of the attention as it is beautiful in it's own way. It manages to pull off a gritty look while not getting too washed out and bland. This gives the game a more relate-able feel to it, which in turn helps pulling you into the game. The animations are also great and flows rather well with some minor exceptions. The enemies look harrowing and intimidating with distinct differences from each other, again with some minor exceptions. The armor and weapon designs feels slightly overboard and while I understand they want you to feel powerful, it's not actually achieved by adding thousands of spikes to impale yourself on. It is overall a very good looking game whom manages to pull of a dark and gritty feeling.

    In the end, Lords of the Fallen is a good game worth buying, but it lacks the finesse expected from it. The replayablity is lacking, but it will give you many hours on your first time through and some extra hours the second time through trying to gather everything you missed the first time.

    Overall
    + Good visuals
    + Combat feels heavy and powerful
    - Story is dull and forgetful
    - Many loose ends in the different side and back-stories
    - Poor customization
    - Dodgy and edgy mechanical moments in the game    … Expand
  99. Tamel_Eidek
    Nov 4, 2014
    6
    An enjoyable game hidden in between a sloppy and unfinished shell.

    After around 10-15 hours I had beaten the game and enjoyed some of the game-play (the mechanics can be lackluster and may not reach the depths that you want them to however) but overall the experience was sullied by a continual onslaught of bugs. They may be mostly minor bugs but it is a HUGE array of "minor" bugs. Ones    An enjoyable game hidden in between a sloppy and unfinished shell.

    After around 10-15 hours I had beaten the game and enjoyed some of the game-play (the mechanics can be lackluster and may not reach the depths that you want them to however) but overall the experience was sullied by a continual onslaught of bugs. They may be mostly minor bugs but it is a HUGE array of "minor" bugs. Ones that can ruin your game experience entirely. Audio not working, hidden walls not breaking, graphical glitches, weightless/bouncing ragdolls, stat changes misrepresented, quests not updating - lets not forget the game breaking bugs either, forcing you to make a new character to progress, or the ones that crash you out to your desktop/XMB etc. How about we then go on to talk about bad game design where quests and trophies refer to areas or items that are called something completely different in game?

    The story was also nothing to write home about. In the start of the game you are thrown into what seems like the midpoint of a story about a criminal who was sprung from jail and asked to fulfill some divine deed which he just decides to do - no questions asked. The characters you meet along the way come and go without so much as a cut-scene and you find yourself pushing forward without really knowing why until you reach the last half hour of the game. By which point you find yourself no longer immersed in the game world and wondering why the game was allowed release with so many bugs and glitches.

    May be worth playing in the future if the issues are ironed out but as it stands this game is not worth the full asking price.    … Expand
  100. HappyAbertawe
    Nov 13, 2014
    6
    This game generated high expectations among fans of the Soul series. Unfortunately it ends up being no more than a low quality clone of the Dark Souls series.

    The game plays decently, with interesting combat mechanics and variety of weapons, and offers good visuals but it is not enough to compensate for the dreadful story and the scarcity of enemies and environments. You will find    This game generated high expectations among fans of the Soul series. Unfortunately it ends up being no more than a low quality clone of the Dark Souls series.

    The game plays decently, with interesting combat mechanics and variety of weapons, and offers good visuals but it is not enough to compensate for the dreadful story and the scarcity of enemies and environments. You will find yourself going back again and again to the same locations - not even a third of the size of what the Dark Souks titles offer - and fighting the same creatures. There is no clear storyline here and exploring is meaningless as you will be forced to visit the same areas several times during the playthrough.

    At the technical level, Lords of the Fallen is plagued with graphical and sound glitches and some bugs. My PS4 crashed around 6-7 times when playing the game. The environment design is solid and the lightning effects do a pretty good job. Unfortunately, textures and elements popping up are a frequent issue, along with noticeable screen tearing at certain points, along with dropping frame rates. The sound effects have noticeable problems, with certain elements of the environment producing sound effects that pop up or disappear abruptly.

    On average it is a decent game that outrageously copies the formula from another title. It has some entertaining value in it but it will not be remembered for a long time.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

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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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