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Not Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 18.3 hrs on record (11.6 hrs at review time)
Posted: 15 Oct, 2023 @ 5:50pm
Updated: 15 Oct, 2023 @ 5:53pm

I've avidly avoided the souls-like genre and, unfortunately, this game has reinforced my apprehension. I am uncertain whether to direct blame to the developers or the game reviewers I follow but I feel the lacking performance and game play were under-played and overstated, respectively.

I tried to love what I could grasp through stuttering but I find, like the souls-like tag implies, it's close to it's inspiration but only in part - leaving something wanting. Small things about the game amassing into a pile of distaste that I truly wish wasn't there - I was truly excited for this game and I'm disappointed with the turn out. It feels like a really cool tech demo, especially the alternate world - awesome but doesn't deliver beyond the initial spectacle.

I hope my refund is approved just as I hope to hear news of patches and updates in the future touching the game up - though I fear my gripes with the "feel" of the game play fundamentals may keep me away. I think the game is a big step and hope it's mechanics inspire those who can implement them better.
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Developer response:
Jomochiro  [developer] Posted: 23 Oct, 2023 @ 7:12am
Hey there, we're sorry to hear that Lords of the Fallen wasn't the new gameplay experience you were looking for in a new game.

Please feel free to email support@cigames.com with further feedback, as this is incredibly helpful when planning future updates.
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Often Ponders 15 Oct, 2023 @ 7:05pm 
To simply try I suppose - a genre based on a formula I love deserved an eventual delve and this entry looked like a frankly awesome one to start from. It didn't stick the landing for me but I don't regret trying it, only that it let me down as a product.

Thank you for the comment though, have a good day.
SkillfulRNG 15 Oct, 2023 @ 6:56pm 
That's a very long winded way to say you can't play souls games because you're bad at it.

Go cry somewhere else.
The_Pumpkinest_Pie 15 Oct, 2023 @ 6:12pm 
If you don't like souls-like games, why even play this game (and then give it a negative review on a game you knew you probably wouldn't like)?