E3 2014: Lords of the Fallen Attempts To Fill The Next-Gen Dark Souls Gap | Hardcore Gamer

HG: Lords of the Fallen raised eyebrows when it was announced prior to E3. The game looked like Dark Souls with prettier graphics thanks to the power of the next-gen consoles and PC. Plus, it was developed by City Interactive, a developer with a spotty track record. It was, however, being published by Bandai Namco, the publisher of Dark Souls. In an attempt to put speculation to rest, we got to go hands-on with Lords of the Fallen at E3 2014

[ValKilmer]

Honestly, I think I can only handle one Dark Souls every two years.

[ravinash]

It takes me about that long to complete a demon/dark souls game.... ya have to give me time to play other games.

[ZodTheRipper]

It took me half a year to finish Demon's Souls (as the gameplay was completely fresh and there were no guides at that time) but only a few weeks to finish Dark Souls 2. I'm not sold on this game though and looking at the release schedule I don't mind playing other games and waiting for Bloodborne (also to prevent oversaturation of the Souls-gameplay/genre).

It's not enough to just copy the Souls-formula to get my attention... they really need to stand out somehow.

[Remy_S]

I think I'll just wait til Bloodbourne comes out.

[Timesplitter14]

I think they both look pretty good. Though LotF may not have the same immersion level and creativity

[ZodTheRipper]

Yes both look good... but Bloodborne pretty much killed this game for me. It looks like a Souls game for teens and soccer moms.

[Neixus]

Why fill the dark souls next gen gap when Bloodborne already does? :x

It's a dumb statement, but I'll still get this game, love me some action-RPGs!

[Mega24]

Bloodborne is due for 2015, while Lords of the Fallen is due this fall, meaning that LotF is closer then BB is.

[rdgneoz3]

Yah, definitely looks like a fun game I'll pick up, but looks more like a combo of Souls and Darksiders. It'll do nicely to help with the wait till Bloodborn.

[LAWSON72]

Bloodborne is not a Souls game. A game that lacks blocking mechanics and magic is not Souls game. Bloodborne looks like an action adventure title more than an RPG.

[Neixus]

Lords of the fallen is not a Souls game. A game that lacks customization is not a Souls game. Lords of the fallen looks like an action adventure title more than an RPG.

And for the record, i said it was an Action-RPG, which is the correct sub-genre for Bloodborne

[LAWSON72]

@neixus
"Lords of the fallen is not a Souls game."
Okay? Where did I say it was?

[thricetold]

Lol, a souls game is about blocking and magic to you? What about us players who've NEVER used magic or a shield?

A good segment of souls fans plays it like a fighting game anyway, complete with fight clubs and their own little self imposed rules, instead of an actual rpg. Some only play to troll or grief others. Another group only plays for self reassurance. The list is long.

Stop putting souls players in one tiny category. We all play the souls series for different reasons.

Bloodborne will be no different

[bangoskank]

I'm not liking the fixed character and overall design. Demons' and Dark Souls have an atmosphere that can't be replicated. I'll wait for Bloodborne.

[Shinuz]

Doesn't bloodborne have a fixed character as well?

[LAWSON72]

I believe the protagonist is similar to Shepard in Mass Effect. These Souls fans thinking this is the next gen souls are probably setting themselves up for disappointment. I am sure it will be a great game but people need to remember this is not a Souls game

[ZodTheRipper]

No it's customizeable as always.

@LAWSON72: You have no idea what you're talking about.

[bangoskank]

@ Shinuz

http://www.dualshockers.com...

[Destrania]

I can easily hold out for Bloodborne, it just looks and sounds so much better than this imo, and I'm a massive Demons Souls and Dark Souls fan. Honestly, the more I see of LotF, the more I'm just dissinterested. I can't buy every game release so I have to be choosy sometimes unfortunately. Not that LotF looks bad or anything, it just doesn't compare to to the first two games in the Souls series and Bloodborne imo.

[Aon]

I hope LotF not will be to much similar to DS. But this I see only afret release date. I'm interested about this game and envy so much people which can play on demo.

[riverside666]

@ Destrania if you do not try you will not know;) The truth is that you've played the DS, you have a view of how it looks, what to expect, Lotf is something new, in the sense of a new idea for something that has often been, there is nothing here to cheat. It is true that not everyone can afford to buy games as soon as they appear, each in turn, but I'm a risk-taker, I like to try new things, to experience something new, and perhaps more convinced now the Lords of the fallen. high expectations, so if you would flap, a big disappointment. but for now it does not look to the game was below my expectations

[Aon]

I have a big expectation for this game and I hope CI Games and Deck 13 do not disappointed me. Now LotF look very promising. I wait for good RPG game on this year and I hope it will be LotF but I have not only this one on my eye;)