Lords of the Fallen Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-11
- Highly praised overall game
- Umbral mechanic is unique highlight
- Seamless co-op enhances experience
- Enemy variety is lacking
- Persistent bugs and glitches
- Co-op mode is broken
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows 12-15GB VRAMnegativeWindows 8-11GB VRAMmixed
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
1,580
78%
22%
332
70%
470
64%
36%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 94%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 5%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 64%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 36%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1691
- Negative points
- 1505
- Gameplay points
- 1189
- Perf. points
- 175
- Rec. points
- 330
- Misc points
- 599
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Overall game is highly praised
| Players consistently describe the game as fun, beautiful, and enjoyable, with solid performance and good value. Many reviewers noted the game exceeded expectations and provides a satisfying experience overall. | 24% |
Umbral mechanic is unique highlight
| The Umbral mechanic, which layers a parallel world onto the normal realm, is widely considered an excellent and unique feature. It adds depth to exploration, combat, and atmosphere, and is often cited as the game's defining innovation. | 17% |
Seamless co-op enhances experience
| The game features a seamless co-op mode, allowing players to enjoy the entire campaign together with shared progress, often requiring only one copy. Co-op is frequently lauded as a major highlight, making the game significantly more fun when played with friends. | 16% |
Beautiful graphics and visuals
| Reviewers praise the game's graphics as stunning, top-class, and visually appealing, with a dark and mysterious world. The art direction and visual effects are consistently highlighted as a standout quality. | 11% |
Excellent Soulslike successor
| Players consider the game a worthy successor to Dark Souls and a strong contender in the Soulslike genre. It is often compared favorably to FromSoftware titles, with some calling it the best non-FromSoftware soulslike. | 10% |
Boss fights are top-tier
| Players find the boss battles enjoyable, challenging in a good way, and well-designed with unique mechanics. The bosses are often described as fun, balanced, and visually impressive, making them a highlight of the gameplay. | 10% |
Extensive weapon and armor variety
| The game offers a huge selection of weapons and armor, allowing for diverse character builds and playstyles. This variety is praised for enabling unique movesets and extensive customization options. | 8% |
Improved significantly since launch
| Many reviewers note that the developers have actively improved the game through patches, fixing issues and enhancing the overall experience. The game is regarded as much better now than at its initial release. | 8% |
High replayability and endings
| The game offers multiple endings, a New Game Plus mode, and a wealth of secrets and gear, making it highly replayable. Players appreciate the variety in builds and choices that encourage multiple playthroughs. | 5% |
Accessible for genre newcomers
| Many reviewers note that the game is more accessible than traditional Souls games, with a friendlier learning curve and less punishing mechanics. It serves as a good entry point for players new to the genre. | 5% |