Lords of the Fallen

About Lords of the Fallen

Lords of the Fallen dropped on October 28, 2014 as a collaboration between CI Games and Deck13 Interactive. Bandai Namco published this dark fantasy action RPG across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The story follows Harkyn, a convicted sinner who must fight back against Adyr, a tyrannical god whose demonic army returned after humanity killed their own deity. Players navigate a brutal world where the only path forward is through relentless combat and careful exploration. It stands apart from standard fantasy fare by forcing you to deal with enemies that feel genuinely threatening rather than as disposable obstacles.

Gameplay

You engage in deliberate melee combat where weapon choice, armor weight, and active skills dictate your speed and power. Every encounter requires timing your attacks to dodge heavy swings or parry incoming strikes before striking back. You can cast spectacular magic spells to finish off groups or manage dangerous elites, but mana management remains critical throughout the session. The game offers a single-player campaign that demands patience as you cross interconnected maps filled with traps and ambushes. Controls feel responsive but strict, punishing reckless button mashing while rewarding calculated movements. Each victory feels earned because the difficulty curve never flattens out.

What Players Think

The PlayPile community data reflects a mixed reception for this title. IGDB lists an average score of 67.7 out of 100 based on 167 ratings, suggesting players found it competent but flawed. Average playtime sits around 25 hours for those who complete the main story, though completion rates remain modest compared to other entries in the genre. Community moods lean toward frustrated appreciation rather than pure joy, with many noting the challenging mechanics as a double-edged sword. Review snippets frequently mention the combat system as the strongest element while criticizing technical issues that plagued the launch. Despite these hurdles, the game retains a dedicated following who appreciate its uncompromising difficulty spikes.

PlayPile's Take

Lords of the Fallen is worth playing if you want a traditional hack and slash experience without hand-holding. The price point on PC makes it an easy sell for bargain hunters willing to tolerate some rough edges. There are no achievements listed in the current data, which limits long-term goals for completionists. This game suits veterans who enjoy punishing encounters over accessible design. It fails to innovate but delivers a solid loop of combat and exploration. Skip it if you need a polished experience with modern conveniences. Play it if you want to test your reflexes against unforgiving AI in a dark setting.

Storyline

When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.