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Lords of the Fallen review round up

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With FROM Software’s Bloodborne only out next year, and Dark Souls 2 a steaming pile of badly copied-and-pasted turd, fans of that sort of anguish have little to do other than play through their favourite Souls game for the millionth time. There’s some sort of reprieve, coming by way of Lords of the Fallen, a more Eurocentric take on the formula that wears its inspiration very much on its sleeve. so much so, that it could perhaps be seen as a clone. That’s fine, if it’s been done well. Has Deck13 managed to make a good souls game?

It seems they may well have. Here’s what critics have to say:

Gameinformer – 8.5/10

Lords of the Fallen (1)

Lords of the Fallen is a surprisingly solid title that wasn’t even on my radar. While it borrows heavily from the Souls franchise, it’s done well and with its own signature flair. I highly recommend this game to anyone that enjoys that series, and if you haven’t gone down that road before, it might be a more forgiving entry point into the action RPG.

Polygon – 7.5/10

Lords of the Fallen (2)

…even in the face of near-game-ending bugs, my time with Lords of the Fallen wasn’t ruined. It largely succeeds in both imitation and with its strong variations on the formula.Lords of the Fallen is derivative; there’s no doubt about that. But it’s also a surprising show of skill and hopefully a sign of much brighter things to come.

IGN – 7.4

Lords of the Fallen (3)

Lords of the Fallen delivers entertaining hack-and-slash combat centered on combos and spells, but its risk-based reward system seems slightly out of place in a world where its hero so easily achieves great power and defense and makes risk obsolete. It achieves its goal of creating a more accessible Dark Souls-style experience, but unfortunately it goes a step or two too far.

Gametrailers – 7.3

Lords of the Fallen (4)

In the end, the more straightforward design of Lords of the Fallen puts more focus on combat than building an interesting world. Players may be less likely to get lost, but the game lacks a sense of wonder and isn’t helped by its dull narrative and recycled enemies. Still, the solid mechanics are a step in the right direction. Anyone looking for a diversion until Bloodborne may want to give it a try.

For those who’re eagerly waiting for Bloodborne,  this could be just the distraction you’re waiting for. If you;re new to Souls-styled games, this could be a great entry point, offering the same sort of game, albeit a little more forgiving.

Last Updated: October 28, 2014

33 Comments

  1. CAE9872

    October 28, 2014 at 09:37

    Well that is a surprise! I was not expecting such good reviews. Hmmmm yet another contemplation in the works…

    Oh and is it me or does he look like War from Darksiders?

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  2. CAE9872

    October 28, 2014 at 09:39

    And for those who beat this – go buy Demons Souls. You will be busy for a LONG time…I am approx 24 hrs in and 3 bosses down; and there are something like 20 or so (give or take).

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    • Grimthwacker

      October 28, 2014 at 10:09

      Demon Souls was one of THE best games I’ve ever played. Can’t remember how many hours I’ve played it, but must have been over 200 hours. The most difficult part was starting the new game+ cycle.

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      • CaptainNemo42

        October 28, 2014 at 11:31

        The jury is still out for me on which is better Demon’s or Dark Souls. Demon’s Souls was much more challenging than Dark Souls, but Dark Souls felt a bit tighter in controls, and more of an open world, which was cool.

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        • Azazel

          October 29, 2014 at 11:21

          I personally found Dark Souls more challenging. There was no boss in DeS that I was stuck on for more than a few tries but Ornstein and Smough still triggers PTSD flashbacks

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          • CaptainNemo42

            October 29, 2014 at 11:30

            Strangely enough Ornstein and Smough wasn’t that tough for me. I had some assistance from a very good player that kept Smough busy while I took on Ornstein. NG+ playthough though was something else, I was alone and those bastards hit hard, but I was powerful enough to take them out pretty quickly enough. I found the Carpa Demon to be damn near impossible. In though tight spaces with the possessed dogs, and that thing covering almost the whole area with a jump slash attack.

            Demon’s Souls was tougher for me, not because of tougher bosses, but because of harder, more unforgiving levels. And if you die, you start again from the last Archstone, which usually is at the start of the level. Sure, you open up short cuts to the boss room, but you still had to travel the whole level to get there, it was nerve wracking, especially if you had a lot souls that you could lose.

  3. Cadis Etrama Di Umar

    October 28, 2014 at 09:40

    Was not expecting this. Those are pretty solid and consistent scores. Been a while since I’ve seen such consistency

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    • Hammersteyn

      October 28, 2014 at 09:41

      Even Polygon is playing ball.

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      • Cadis Etrama Di Umar

        October 28, 2014 at 09:47

        Yeah wow, nice. I’m happy for these guys

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      October 28, 2014 at 09:51

      Clearly they’ve all been paid off as part of a massive anti-gamer conspiracy. #snappyhashtagwithagate

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  4. Hammersteyn

    October 28, 2014 at 09:47

    This really came out of nowhere. Might check it out.

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    • Jonah Cash

      October 28, 2014 at 10:07

      I’ve been keeping an eye on this for a while now!! It looks pretty cool, might also give it a crack!!

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  5. Alien Emperor Trevor

    October 28, 2014 at 09:50

    Cool, I’ve liked the look of this ever since the first trailer popped up.

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  6. fred

    October 28, 2014 at 09:50

    Bollocks , Dark Souls 2 was awesome. The Persuer was some of the best boss fighting I have ever had in a game.

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    • JacoZAB

      October 28, 2014 at 09:59

      I agree, DS2 was awesome. Why all the hate?

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      • TheCakeIsALike

        October 28, 2014 at 10:21

        Yeah I don’t get it either. DS2 scored higher than Lords of the Fallen as well. Maybe some people just don’t have what it takes.

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        • Mongoose

          October 28, 2014 at 10:36

          O snap!

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    • Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim

      October 28, 2014 at 13:37

      Demon Souls and Dark Souls were great. Dark Souls 2 was a poor facsimile of everything that made those awesome.

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  7. Captain JJ fancy eyes

    October 28, 2014 at 09:55

    This looks excellent.

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    • Admiral Chief 0

      October 28, 2014 at 10:07

      Yar, that is what she said to me

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      • Captain JJ fancy eyes

        October 28, 2014 at 10:36

        Appearances can be deceiving. ;P

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        • Admiral Chief 0

          October 28, 2014 at 10:37

          Is that why you wear make-up? To deceive?

          😛

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          • Captain JJ fancy eyes

            October 28, 2014 at 10:44

            Trevor is the king of deception, I am but a padawan.

          • Admiral Chief 0

            October 28, 2014 at 10:50

            LOOOL

  8. Jonah Cash

    October 28, 2014 at 10:07

    This looked like a dark horse, and it seems that they have pretty much nailed it!! Glad that a smaller company can put out something that is truly liked!! Good on them, and I hope there are more companies like them who get the formula right!!

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    • Admiral Chief 0

      October 28, 2014 at 10:07

      ^This

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    • Brady miaau

      October 28, 2014 at 10:32

      It does look like fun, the most important part to a game

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      • tom tim

        October 28, 2014 at 12:52

        Upto l saw the bank draft saying $9371 , I didnt believe ..that…my best friend realie bringing in money part time from there new laptop. . there dads buddy has been doing this for only about 18 munths and at present repaid the loans on their villa and purchased a top of the range Fiat Panda . read the full info here

        >>>>>>>> job-storm.cₒm

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  9. McFancypants HD 3.0

    October 28, 2014 at 10:35

    Lords of The Fallen, since it was first mentioned so many years ago (2012, LOL) has been a game that I’ve really been looking forward to. I mean, I’d just finished Dark Souls, and was eager for another RPG similar to a Souls game (I didn’t have a PS3 at the time, so Demon’s Souls was not an option).

    Roll on in early 2014, and the first decent gameplay videos of LoTF started doing its rounds. Queue excitement 😀

    I truly am happy that they have gotten the formula right, and are receiving so many glowing reviews. And in an industry pretty much dominated by nostalgia, it’s refreshing to see a new IP (albeit one influenced by other franchises) be able to stand on its own two feet and be worthy of its positive reception.

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  10. 20twelve

    October 28, 2014 at 13:06

    Fetching after workies. Looks rad. Nice little diversion till DA3…

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  11. Nikola

    October 28, 2014 at 13:13

    Well was thinking of getting it but was waiting for reviews as soon as I am done with Evil Within will get this:)

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  12. Sageville

    October 28, 2014 at 13:26

    What platforms is this on?

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