Readers Gambit | Lords of the Fallen (Review)

An in-depth look at Lords of the Fallen by Readers Gambit. It's the kind of game that punishes you and leaves you begging for more. It takes some key points from the Souls series and makes it its own with a great take on some conventional systems.

(Disclaimer: This is a retail copy and the day one 5gb was applied to the game prior to review. No Embargo was agreed.)

[Ka7be]

The combat system in this game is awesome! A bit similar to Dark souls! im so getting this game!

It seems Deck13 Interactive are big Darksouls fans.

[EasyOneTwoThree]

"It seems Deck13 Interactive are big Darksouls fans."

Duh?

[EZMickey]

No need to be mean

[ThunderPulse]

I'm calling the internet police.

[OB1Biker]

Disagree vote probably misunderstand. They ve been very cool in most of their interviews and indeed have huge respect for the genre

[vikingland1]

Finally get my PS4 RPG fix. Not counting Diablo because of the cross gen thing.

[VJGenova]

Reading the review, it sounded like it was going to be an 8+. Guess he dinged them for the length?

[Esler]

Thanks for reading dude. The game ended up at a 7 instead of an 8 due to numerous crashes. These crashes really ruined a lot of the experience.

There are obvious camera issues when in right corridors and at times you can find it difficult locking on the the correct target, which can be vital.

Lastly there was the actual length of the game. A skilled and smart player could definitely finish this easily in 8-10 with deaths included. I spent so much time in my save because I was toying with different builds. The game world is really small and it didn't really feel like it was big enough. The maze like quality gives you the impression it might be big but the reality of the situation was it was really small.

[VJGenova]

Hopefully they'll fix the crash issues soon. I heard the game was short but figurer I'd buy it anyway. Want something to fill the void before bloodborne launches in February.

Hoping I can play at midnight tonight! Anyone know if steam lets you preload yet? As of yesterday I couldn't.

[CharlesCarmichael]

8-10 hours is not bad, especially if there is a good NG+. Crashes, though, are a big problem. Depending on how bad it is crashing, it might be even a deal breaker for me - which is too bad, since from the review, it sounds as an amazing game! Any news on an patch yet?

[Christopher]

Sad to see the crash issues even after the Day 1 patch.

[Bobby Kotex]

@CharlesCarmichael the Souls games are 50+ hour games before you hit NG+. Since this game is influenced by them, it make sense to mention the length.

[SINISTERGENESIS]

Regarding the crashes, didn't they say in a previous article that those would be alleviated with h a 5gb patch that specifically stated such... So I take it since they got an early copy they didn't get to download the patch? I just hope the screen tearing is non existent and that this game provides a good challenge... Can't wait for tomorrow

[VJGenova]

Even the summary says the day 1 patch was applied. Crashing is still an issue, apparently.

[SINISTERGENESIS]

Sorry it was edited after I commented

[Raider69]

Well on the PS4 the game haves screen tearing and the framerate is very unstable diping bellow the 30fps target very often.I really dont understand why reviewers dont talk about it when its very noticible.Unless the Xboxone reviewed in this article is diferent!?

[Speedyy]

Only 1 day remained and I will be happy .......... some hours remained :)

[Joher]

I agree with that combat system is awesome in this game. Honestly I hope Lords of the Fallen will be one of the best RPG game in this year. I can't wait when finally I can play on it on my PC. I think LotF is worth a little more than 7:)

[Snappy]

Keeping this simple been playing this since Thursday massive fan of demon souls and dark souls this game is amazing in its own design. 9/10 from me but I like these sorts of games. If you like dark souls defo get it if not sample it first but I'm not dissapointed.

[vikingland1]

Did your game crash alot too? What did you play it on?

[Muzikguy]

I've been wanting to get this game for awhile. Now, I'm not sure. I mean 8-10 hours for an RPG is a short game. People can take that any way they want to, but IMO RPGs need to be 20+ to be worth it. There's games that aren't RPG that take me longer than 20 hours to complete so that's just my opinion.

I hope more reviews come out soon. I'm still interested in the game, but if it really is that short I'll just get Shadow of Mordor instead (or alien isolation)

[Edvin1984]

I am ignoring reviews this year, and reason is it seems to me that a lot of people are trying to make a name for them selfs with way insane scores either to positive or negative.

Destiny was a game that unanimously is been sub par reviews, but I have been very happy with. I really like the art style of this game, and combat is similar to Dark Souls a franchise I was late to the party, but own and play on my 360.

This game reminds me of one of my favorite last gen games. Darksiders I loved the first game, and played it a few times over. While I know these two games a very different I just have a feeling ill be very happy with this title. 8-10 hours may sound like a short time, but I got so many darn games now of days not sure I mind.

[ThePowerpuffGirl]

I read the reviews but for sure I will not manage them. I grabbed the game a long time ago. Playing time really depends on each of us. As someone just walked the main path, just to complete the game, then later will complain that the game is short. I'm not going to rush, and explore every nook and cranny.

[ThePowerpuffGirl]

And one more thing. As for me, 7/10 is too little. But this is only my personal assessment. In general, it seems to me that at the reviews rating the game should end. Without a numerical score. Everyone, after all, draws attention to something else and the scores can really confuse.

[Aon]

I read this review after I play on Lords of the Fallen and for me this game is worth a little more than 7. I think 8,5/10 is great score for this game. Why? Because claustrophobic areas is not a cons for me. Smal game world? I don't know because I play on it yet:)

[riverside666]

Ok, The game surprised me very positively. First, download it along with the addition of magic quickly released (great nod to the devs) for the game weighing 10 gb very quickly. Installation sensationally fast - literally several seconds. Playing from the beginning of pulls, I know that I played it a long time, and is better for the player than the DS. The verdict by my estimation very accurate, the game worth peacefully on 8+!