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Lords of the Fallen |OT| We don't praise the sun around here
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Haunted
Member
The developer is Deck13, they're from Germany. They've done mostly 3D adventure games and Diablo-likes before.
Jack Keane
Jack Keane 2
Ankh series
Blood Knights
Moorhuhn: Tiger&Chicken
Venetica
And now Lords of the Fallen.
15-20 hours, which is "short" these days aparently
last 2 games I played of that lenght, The Evil Within and Styx, I was about ready to be done with both near the end (and I loved him) so this is the sweet spot for me
Lol. People...
Thats not short at all. I agree with you Rhaknar, thats almost a few hours too long for me these days.
XANDER CAGE
Member
I'm quite enjoying it so far. My only major complaints are the performance (PS4 here) and some poorly explained mechanics. So, not unlike Souls to be honest. I would've liked a character creator too but hey.
I doubt it'll light the world on fire critically but it's a pretty cool game from what I've played so far. Its strongest suit is the combat and presentation - some great weighty sound effects here that are miles above the wet slapping combat sounds in Souls.
I doubt it'll light the world on fire critically but it's a pretty cool game from what I've played so far. Its strongest suit is the combat and presentation - some great weighty sound effects here that are miles above the wet slapping combat sounds in Souls.
There will definitely be a split, that part is clear. I'm enjoying what it is and what it offers in terms of the Souls style mechanic approach but I definitely feel it has changed enough to be interesting. Of course, everyone's tastes are different and so we will see!
You neglected to mention the dudes who worked on the Witcher series at CD Projeckt who came over for this project, including the lead producer on Witcher 2. Dudes with chops.
that was meant to say "them" lol, no you didnt uncover my secret love of goblins...
...because its not secret, goblins are awesome. true story
You can backtrack all the way to the start if you want, and there are hidden chests, dungeons etc to find.
jacksepticeye
Member
That's pretty cool
TheRagnCajun
Member
I want this game to be good. Please let this game be good.
Parmadillo Marshmallow
Member
Any screenshots of the map? I always love a good map system.
SlasherJPC
Banned
No map unfortunately.
Alcoholikaust
Member
bust out the graph paper
Parmadillo Marshmallow
Member
None at all?? Wtf is this like 1988? That's disappointing to hear. I do have this on preload so I'm playing either way.
Simply Sami
Member
When's the review embargo lifting?
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Souls games have no maps either. And I wouldn't have it any other way. Of course, their intricate and memorable designs made it so that you rarely got lost, I don't know how the level design is in Lords of the Fallen. If it's generic room -> corridor -> room -> stairs, well... :|
I aint judgin'
That's great. I wonder if any of these hidden stuff shed more light on the lore a la Dark Souls.
Edit:
When the year I was born in is used as an example for old/outdated shit :'(
Stratosphere
Member
Is there any sort of fast travel in the game, or do you literally have to backtrack through the entire thing? Makes me think it's a pretty short game if so.
Most definitely does. I've found hidden audio logs that shed more light on the backstory and some pretty cool hidden bosses.
shinobi602
Member
Looking forward to picking this one up but I'm almost certain it'll have a decent sale for Black Friday so I'll wait a bit.
SlasherJPC
Banned
No fast travel but let's just say there is a area of the game that sorta connects the different areas of the map.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Not till midnight pst.
drotahorror
Member
I'll be sure to chime in on this for what it's worth later on. Unlocks at 3am I'll probably play 6 atleast. I've put about 150 hours into DkS and around 60 in DkS2. Didn't make it far in Demons Souls as I just didn't have the drive to play it when I bought it along with probably 10 other ps3 games. Then sold the ps3 and games 4 months later ha.
XANDER CAGE
Member
Isn't it midnight EST?
SlasherJPC
Banned
That's not what the community manager told me in a email earlier, unless he was wrong.
one day people will realise that, just like with movies (where, strangely, this is much less of a problem), it is OK to like bad games
it is OK to think a game is bad and still like it. It seems, contrary to movies, most people are incapable of seperating both things and just say "well fuck that reviewer, I thought it was awesome, I loved it"
with movies, you say "man that movie is terrible but I loved it" all the time.
Im not saying the game is or isnt good btw, I have no idea, its just something ive been wanting to say for a long time and I predict its a good game to say this about
it is OK to think a game is bad and still like it. It seems, contrary to movies, most people are incapable of seperating both things and just say "well fuck that reviewer, I thought it was awesome, I loved it"
with movies, you say "man that movie is terrible but I loved it" all the time.
Im not saying the game is or isnt good btw, I have no idea, its just something ive been wanting to say for a long time and I predict its a good game to say this about
Crimsonclaw111
Member
I heard this is like Dark Souls?
Agreed.one day people will realise that, just like with movies (where, strangely, this is much less of a problem), it is OK to like bad games
it is OK to think a game is bad and still like it. It seems, contrary to movies, most people are incapable of seperating both things and just say "well fuck that reviewer, I thought it was awesome, I loved it"
with movies, you say "man that movie is terrible but I loved it" all the time.
Im not saying the game is or isnt good btw, I have no idea, its just something ive been wanting to say for a long time and I predict its a good game to say this about
And there are times when I read a post that goes something like "I've played this game for 80 hours, and I can't believe I wasted my time on this piece of shit"...
I mean, you can enjoy a game that you believe is pretty bad from an objective standpoint. But to play a game for so many hours only to realize after the fact that you didn't really enjoy it? I never understood this kind of behavior.
Just something I wanted to say as well.
krypt0nian
Banned
I support beards in gaming. Buying this for sure!
It's region locked that's why GMG doesn't have it.
However, you can get it for 15% off at Gamestop with code PCD15PR at checkout. Brings it to $42; probably best deal on it. They send you a steam code via email
http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/lords-of-the-fallen/118035
It'd be clever... if it hadn't been used 100 times before.
IGN's review went up: http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/28/lords-of-the-fallen-review
Not bad imo!
Edit: Fucking Ninja's everywhere.
7.4
Not bad imo!
Edit: Fucking Ninja's everywhere.
Stiler
Member
seems its easy, as expected and advertized by streamers. Im ok with that, I have little time and too many games these days. Dark Souls difficulty was something I learned to live with, not something I cherrished
but Im someone that plays every game on normal if given the chance, and I fully understand how this would turn some people off
Intheflorsh
Banned
FalsettoVibe
Member
Not bad. Eagerly awaiting more scores.