Spoilers Official Lords of the Fallen 2023 Disc [PS/PC/Xbox]

[Valhoven]

Is it just me or did he not really complain about that much?

All I got from that was too many enemies and some speculation that it may not run well on weaker PC hardware. None of these are really an issue to me as I play on PS5 and also don't mind swarms of enemies.

His criticisms didn't really justify a month delay but we'll see. This month is stacked anyway. I might not even start it until I finish Spiderman 2.

Yeah, he wasn't that cold on it at all, actually. With tweaks pushed daily and day-one not even deployed, this game is looking good across the board, I figure. PS5 this gen has proven synonymous with optimisation from both first- and third-party developer houses so should be fire on the platform either way.

 

[deadshot138]

Is it just me or did he not really complain about that much?

All I got from that was too many enemies and some speculation that it may not run well on weaker PC hardware. None of these are really an issue to me as I play on PS5 and also don't mind swarms of enemies.

His criticisms didn't really justify a month delay but we'll see. This month is stacked anyway. I might not even start it until I finish Spiderman 2.

I was more watching his gameplay than listening. He had the issue with the lock on, hit box detection, the insane dodge distance making the platforming areas impossible, etc

 

[Valhoven]

I was more watching his gameplay than listening. He had the issue with the lock on, hit box detection, the insane dodge distance making the platforming areas impossible, etc

Those were both the brightest red flags – agreed. I like that he mentioned the WPN audio FX I’d mentioned as well. Let’s pack some meat on parries and strikes in general.

Dodge distance, I think, can be compensated for and adjusted to but that lock-on better be a D1 fix; that’s doo-doo.

He disliked the sprint speed but that’s a huge pro, IMO. Let us get froggy AF. So tired of turtle-walking behind escort NPCs or in hubs/safe zones in general. I’m playing Cyberpunk right now and it’s so slow; when I do run, my char tags on enviro frequently and resets to wheelchair movement, which is all compounded by criminally-narrow FOV without slider. Derp. Thankfully none of that in this title.

 

[93confirmed]

Let us get froggy AF. So tired of turtle-walking behind escort NPCs or in hubs/safe zones in general.

That's one of the reasons I'm enjoying Sekiro. No stamina bar to worry about and running speed is quick along with being able to b fast travel from any idol/save point. Its probably the best pacing I've seen for these types of games.

 

[93confirmed]

Steelbook unboxing. Looks really good, I'm definitely in on the deluxe!

 

[Valhoven]

Lords, 3 days until exploration of worlds Axiom and Umbral commence. Whet your blade of choice, ready thine arrows, and pucker the anus...

Official launch trailer as of 2h ago:

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Official hype post today from devs with game homepage:

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[93confirmed]

Here's a clip of someone playing each class for to show off the armor, weapons and move sets. This is useful for anyone unsure about which class they want to roll with.

 

[Zazen]

Any meta score predictions? I’m going with 78. I hope higher but I think reviewers will complain about enemy counts and some jank while praising art direction and variety of gameplay options

 

[93confirmed]

Any meta score predictions? I’m going with 78. I hope higher but I think reviewers will complain about enemy counts and some jank while praising art direction and variety of gameplay options

I'll go 82. I think there will be a few criticisms but overall it'll have a positive reaction.

 

[Valhoven]

Hex (devs) share some facts in run-up. Will share cool graphic below:

• 400+ developers came together in building
• 194 weapons + shields
• 300+ armor pieces
• 13 char classes (4 secret)
• 30 bosses
• 3 unique endings

Penis state: Erect

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[JaviBrewski]

is this a souls like game? bc if it is......yea im not even gonna touch it.

in b4 gitgud

 

[Valhoven]

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Here are all 20-some tracks from the OST you can preview now. Some are sorrowful beauties while others, boss-fight powerhouses. Very nice.

 

[Valhoven]

is this a souls like game? bc if it is......yea im not even gonna touch it.

in b4 gitgud

Soulsy, yeah.

Spoiler

Gitgud.

 

[93confirmed]

is this a souls like game? bc if it is......yea im not even gonna touch it.

in b4 gitgud

What's your issue with souls games? I just got into them myself - finished Bloodborne and halfway through Sekiro.

 

[Valhoven]

Bloodborne > oxygen

 

[JaviBrewski]

What's your issue with souls games? I just got into them myself - finished Bloodborne and halfway through Sekiro.

i play games to enjoy myself.....not become even more aggravated due to some game.

last game i played was original dark souls. played it for an hour before i said nah fuck this

 

[mb23100]

i play games to enjoy myself.....not become even more aggravated due to some game.

last game i played was original dark souls. played it for an hour before i said nah fuck this

I was the same until Elden Ring. Now I've played through Elden Ring x2, Sekiro, Dark Souls 1 and Wo Long. Currently working on Lies of P and gonna jump into Lords of the Fallen next. The sickness is real.

 

[GtehMVP]

i play games to enjoy myself.....not become even more aggravated due to some game.

last game i played was original dark souls. played it for an hour before i said nah fuck this

That's how I was with Souls games. I restarted Dark Souls 1 a few times way back. It was the PC version, which was notoriously buggy/clunky/choppy. I always swore to never play another after a few brief sessions, then came Dark Souls 3. Game was smooth as butter, so I couldn't blame the framerate. After being unable to beat the first main boss after 20 or so attempts, I pretty much rage quit and swore off the genre...again

That shit ate quietly at me for a long time, as you couldn't escape the Dark Souls phenomenon and people saying "gitgud" lol. I should have loved Dark Souls, as I love actions RPG's, dark fantasy, and Metroidvania level design, but now in third person (I always wanted that). I enjoy a good challenge too, and like to consider myself a good athlete with above average hand eye coordination.

Dark Souls became personal. When DS3 went on sale, I was determined to at least beat that first boss. I was more calculated this time, as I learned you can't play it like Devil May Cry-type games. I beat that fucker after a few attempts and gave the DX crotch chop to my screen like I won the superbowl. Combat just clicked with me, and I was able to appreciate the rich world building/environment storytelling, along with the intricate level design. The game rewards patience and deliberate actions, as each enemy can doom you early.

I stopped playing after a couple of hours and decided to do the series from scratch, this time with Dark Souls remastered, and proper 60 FPS on PC.

I played every single game of FromSoft a couple of times over the next few months, even emulating Demon's Souls on PS3.

That's what brought me to Lords of the Fallen, my first "souls-like". I was like a crack addict looking for another fix. I think I played LOTF 4 years after release, so I didn't experience the bugs it had at launch. The game had a lot of issues, but I loved the chunky armor and aesthetics of the world. The graphics still held up, and despite most weapons being painfully slow, there were some exceptions.

LOTF has a special place in my heart, so I'm glad they took their time making this. I can't wait to fire it up!

 

[93confirmed]

i play games to enjoy myself.....not become even more aggravated due to some game.

last game i played was original dark souls. played it for an hour before i said nah fuck this

Yeah, I can understand that. I enjoy the atmosphere, combat, exploration and story of the souls games but the brutal boss difficulty ruins the experience. I spent three straight hours last night fighting a mid level boss in Sekiro. I can get through first two phases with no issue arms then I get annihilated in the last phase. Rinse and repeat.

 

[93confirmed]

The review embargo lifts at 9am EST so we should have a bunch of them released shortly.