Lords of the Fallen is an action role-playingvideo game developed by Deck13 Interactive and CI Games. It was released in October 2014 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.[2] A mobile version of the game, which features one-to-one swipe combat controls, was released on February 9, 2017 for iOS and Android, as a paid game with in-app purchases.[3]
Players journey through mysterious, large interconnected environments, battling beastly, disfigured enemies, including bosses, using melee weapons, such as axes and hammers. Players control Harkyn as he is sent on a mission to stop a powerful god's mysterious demonic forces as they invade the world to reclaim it after being dethroned.
Gameplay[edit]
Lords of the Fallen is a third-personaction role-playing game containing a slow tactical approach to close-quarters combat gameplay, with difficult enemies and locations to overcome, while learning from their encounters. The player takes the role of Harkyn, who, from the beginning, can be tailored towards the player's preferred combat styles from a range of different classes, each with their own specializations in certain weapons, armours, spells, and abilities. A class is determined based on two major choices of three kinds of magic; brawling, deception, and solace, followed by the second choice of three different armour sets; warrior, rogue, and cleric. Different combinations of both choices allow the player to choose how to play Harkyn from the start. With sets, the warrior uses heavy yet strong armor and weapons, the rogue is much lighter and quicker, and the cleric utilizes staffs and armour that supports spell use. Magic adds to the variability of each class. For example, a warrior set combined with brawling magic creates a pure warrior with high strength and vitality, while a warrior set can also be combined with solace magic to create a paladin class that is not as strong but can specialize in spell usage early in the game. As the player progresses through the game and defeats enemies, experience can be gained and spent to upgrade Harkyn's skills and unlock new spells to use in combat.
The game is divided into acts with hubs and nonlinear gameplay progression through a main central story, with new areas continuously opened as the player progresses while also being allowed to return to previously completed areas. However, each new area has multiple paths, hidden locations, and potential shortcuts and secrets to uncover. Along the way, the player will also encounter non-player characters who offer further information, lore, and in many cases, grant additional tasks to the player for more rewards. In dialogue, the player can also make choices with certain characters and their quests. The game utilizes a checkpoints system that the player must locate and can choose to use to save, replenish consumable items, such as healing potions, and upgrade their character.[4]
Lords of the Fallen uses a 'risk and reward' system when it comes to upgrading Harkyn. The amount of experience the player can gain for use can be increased through a multiplier that builds up the longer the player mixes up combo attacks or avoids using checkpoints and spending their experiences. If a checkpoint is used, the multiplier will reset. If a player dies during combat, they will appear at the last checkpoint they used but with previously defeated non-boss enemies respawning back in the original location across the in-game world and losing any unspent experience they have gained since they last spent any. At this point a timer will begin, requiring the player to return to the spot they last died in order to regain what they previously lost. However, if the timer runs out or if the player dies again before reaching this point, the unspent experience they had lost before will be lost for good.
Plot[edit]
The game is set in a world long after the defeat of a god named Adyr that formerly ruled humanity with an iron fist, by three heroes, a rogue, cleric, and warrior, who later became known as the Judges and were elevated to the status of demigods. Unusually, all sins are punished, even small and petty ones. Players take on the role of Harkyn, a convicted criminal whose sins are visible on his face, in the form of runes.
Harkyn is released from prison by a monk named Kaslo in order to stop a mysterious invasion of Adyr's demonic forces, the Rhogar, into a monastery near the Hand of God mountains (literally the hand of the fallen god). He comes across a number of powerful beings called Rhogar Lords who are invading from an unknown place into the human realm. With the help of an explorer named Yetka, he is able to discover the location of the Pathway, a portal to the Rhogar Realm, a former temple of Adyr that was banished to another dimension by the Judges and sealed in the monastery.
Harkyn travels to the Rhogar Realm where he meets the Crafter, an immortal, extra-dimensional being whose Crystal of Travels was stolen by the Rhogar. He fights through the realm and takes back the Crystal, stopping the invasion. When he returns to the monastery, he is tasked by Antanas, the leader of the human forces, to slay Adyr, who has revived once again. However, he discovers signs that Antanas is up to no good and fights a monster of unknown origins. Harkyn enters the Chamber of Lies in the Rhogar Realm and unlocks the path to an unusual demon that Yetka says is linked to her family. He can choose to kill it, or let Yetka leave with it. Finally, he defeats the final Lord and speaks to Adyr, who tells him that humanity needs a god to preserve order, showing Antanas imbibing a potion and turning into a hideous monster, as an example of human failings. Adyr gives Harkyn a special rune that can be used to restore Adyr's power. When he returns to the monastery, he is faced by several monsters, confirming that Antanas experimented on monks in order to make mutants that could fight the Rhogar.
Antanas' forces believe Harkyn has turned traitor, since he did not kill Adyr, and attack him. He fights his way to Antanas, and realizes that the mutated Antanas killed Kaslo when he tried to stop him from transforming. Harkyn fights and kills Antanas, and he has the option of using the Rune of Adyr in his weapon to revive Adyr, in his armor to kill Adyr, or giving it to the Crafter for a neutral ending where Adyr remains dormant.
Reception[edit]Critical response[edit]
Lords of the Fallen received fairly positive reviews. Aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritic gave the Xbox One version a 71.27% based on 11 reviews and 71/100 based on 36 reviews,[5][9] the Microsoft Windows version 68.95% based on 19 reviews and 73/100 based on 36 reviews,[6][8] and the PlayStation 4 version 68.76% based on 34 reviews and 68/100 based on 45 reviews respectively.[7][10]
Giving a positive review for Game Informer, Daniel Tack called the game a 'surprising sleeper' and scored it an 8.5 out of 10. He stated: 'Lords of the Fallen is a surprisingly solid title that wasn’t even on my radar. While it borrows heavily from the Souls franchise, it’s done well and with its own signature flair. I highly recommend this game to anyone that enjoys that series, and if you haven’t gone down that road before, it might be a more forgiving entry point into the action RPG.'[11]
GameSpot's Kevin VanOrd gave the game a positive review; he scored it an 8/10 and stated: 'Superficially, you could call Lords of the Fallen a Souls game for the meek and the uninitiated. But it earns more respect than such a flippant description. Lords of the Fallen isn't about the game that it isn't, but the game that it is. It's about the ghoulish blacksmith, his glowing eyes, and the long tufts of stiff hair that rise from his scalp. It's about the crunches of iron against bone when your hammer finds its mark. It's about taking in new sights and sounds, and about finding new ways to travel to old ones. It's about that suspended bridge, the monuments that guard it, and the creatures waiting within. Harkyn may have no use for these places, but there are riches inside nonetheless.'[12]
Giving a more negative review was IGN's Leif Johnson. Johnson scored the game a 7.4 out of 10 and stated: 'Lords of the Fallen delivers entertaining hack-and-slash combat centered on combos and spells, but its risk-based reward system seems slightly out of place in a world where its hero so easily achieves great power and defense and makes risk obsolete. It achieves its goal of creating a more accessible Dark Souls-style experience, but unfortunately it goes a step or two too far.'[14]
Philip Kollar of Polygon scored Lords of the Fallen a 7.5 out of 10. In his review, Kollar thought the game's story, concept, and characters were 'commendable', liked the slow weapons-based combat, saying that's where the game 'shines the brightest', and thought the game had a strong variation on the Souls formula, saying this could be 'sign[s] of much brighter things to come'. Kollar did however criticize the game's technical issues, calling them 'near-game-ending', dislike the game's easier difficulty level, saying he would beat certain areas 'on the first or second try', and thought the boss battles, and the boss designs, weren't as strong as they should be.[15]
Ben Griffin of GamesRadar praised the game's visuals, long length, and combat, but criticized the technical issues, boss fights, and lack of co-op. Griffin scored the game a 3/5 and stated: 'Taken on its own this is a sophisticated fantasy RPG executed with consideration and thought, but Lords of the Fallen never really escapes the spectre of Souls, and it can only blame itself.'[13]
Sales[edit]
By May 2015, over 900,000 copies of the game had been sold.[16]
Sequel[edit]
A sequel, Lords of the Fallen 2, was announced on December 18, 2014 and was set to be released in 2017. CI Games will take on development duties for the sequel. Meanwhile, original developer Deck13 Interactive will not be involved in the sequel; they instead went on to develop The Surge which is considered a spiritual successor to Lords of the Fallen due to its many gameplay similarities.[17]
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External links[edit]
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Fighting this boss becomes possible only after you open the entrance to the arena. You can do that with the lever in the upper part of the Catacombs. Then, across the Monster prison, enter the big chamber, where you will fight the Champion. After the battle, you will be able to enter the Citadel. To obtain a better weapon, do not let the boss enter the fury mode.
Loot:
- Sting (arm weapon)
- A Sealed Rune (big)
Attacks
- charge - the boss takes a run-up and charges towards you. Remember to dodge early enough because the Champion runs fast and too late a dodge results in taking quite a damage. If you succeed, the opponent slams into the wall, which wins you a moment to catch your breath.
- grab and pound - the boss grabs you (with the left hand), hits you several times and throws you away. After you are grabbed, there is no way for you to defend yourself so, watch out for his attempts to grab you, however rare they are.
- underground attack - the opponent drives the blades, on his arms, into the ground, which sends an underground wave towards you. The wave heads towards you, regardless of your position, which is why it is recommended that you perform a dodge beforehand. An even better solution is to run in circles, around the boss and a quick dash towards him. This way you avoid the wave and deal damage.
- single push - the Champion performs a back-hand strike, which pushes you away. One of the weaker attack, but it is followed by more.
- a combo of hits and a finishing uppercut - two fast and a strong one. This attack is difficult to dodge (when it comes to the first two hits). It is easier to block them or dash away from the opponent. You need to be careful, because the sequence deprives you of quite an amount of health and also charges the boss's fury bar.
- 'Down-press' - starting with the second phase of the battle, the boss will also attack by slamming the ground with both hands. Watch out and, at the moment, at which he raises his hands, jump away to a safe distance.
- discs drilling the ground - in the last phase, the boss starts sending very fast discs towards you. Due to their speed, it is difficult to dodge them, which is why blocking is better here (you do take damage, but not as much).
Tactic
The Champion is a tough an agile beast. The first attack (on the he welcomes you with so, watch out) is the charge. It deals lots of damage but, it is not too difficult to dodge, if you dodge early enough. Then, the boss hits the wall, which wins you several moments to drink a health potion or to use a spell. However, this moment is too short to attack the opponent - a better moment is when the Champion jabs his claws into the ground and launches an attack over the ground. It is best to approach the boss, in circles (you will avoid taking damage) and ram into him. At close quarters, make sure that the boss does not grab you or land a combo, because this may cost you dearly. Also, note the bar under his health bar - this lets you know about his fury. Once the boss gets mad (the bar fills up as he attacks or takes damage), his blades burst in flames and his attacks become stronger. Sometimes, therefore, it is better not to land any blows and let the opponent let off some steam Towards the end of the battle, you also need to watch out for the discs that the opponent shoots, which speed towards you over the ground. It is difficult to dodge them, but you can block them (much lower damage). To sum up: first of all, pay attention to the boss's charges and do not come too close to avoid a combo of deadly attacks. In the final phase of the battle, block (or dodge) the speeding discs. Attack the boss mainly when he jabs his blades into the ground - approach quickly in circles and attack from behind.
Challenge
Bonus: The legendary Sting Fists - with your health low, your weapon bursts in fire.
Condition to obtain the bonus: You cannot let the boss charge his entire Rage bar.
Hints:
The Champion is a tough an agile beast. The first attack (on the he welcomes you with so, watch out) is the charge. It deals lots of damage but, it is not too difficult to dodge, if you dodge early enough. Then, the boss hits the wall, which wins you several moments to drink a health potion or to use a spell. However, this moment is too short to attack the opponent - a better moment is when the Champion jabs his claws into the ground and launches an attack over the ground. It is best to approach the boss, in circles (you will avoid taking damage) and ram into him. At close quarters, make sure that the boss does not grab you or land a combo, because this may cost you dearly. Also, note the bar under his health bar - this lets you know about his fury. Once the boss gets mad (the bar fills up as he attacks or takes damage), his blades burst in flames and his attacks become stronger. Sometimes, therefore, it is better not to land any blows and let the opponent let off some steam Towards the end of the battle, you also need to watch out for the discs that the opponent shoots, which speed towards you over the ground. It is difficult to dodge them, but you can block them (much lower damage). To sum up: first of all, pay attention to the boss's charges and do not come too close to avoid a combo of deadly attacks. In the final phase of the battle, block (or dodge) the speeding discs. Attack the boss mainly when he jabs his blades into the ground - approach quickly in circles and attack from behind.
The door to the Citadel is in the corridor behind the guard that has just shown up.
Reset windows server 2012 password. After the battle, the guard shows you the entrance to the Citadel. Collect the Human Skull and climb up the stairs (you find a note there). Also, you can return to the portal, at the entrance to the Catacombs. Then, walk over to the Citadel.
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Legendary items
Successfully complete the indicated task to obtain the corresponding legendary item:
Bloodsick: Loot from a chest in the 'New Burial' chamber.
Clawfinger Scythe: Kill Worshiper after he kills two of his own minions.
Commander Shield: Kill Commander without blocking a single attack.
Curse: Loot from a dead body in the 'Old Quarters' area.
Defender-I Buckler: Kill the fire-element Brother last.
Defender-II Buckler: Kill the lightning-element Brother last.
Firewalker Shortsword: Kill Guardian without extinguishing any braziers.
Lightning Hammer: Use a lightning-damage weapon to defeat the Annihilator.
Persistence Greatsword: Kill the First Warden without taking any damage.
Stain Hammer: Kill Beast without getting poisoned.
Stance: Provide Crippled Rhogar with fifteen Human Skulls.
Sting Fists: Kill Champion without him becoming enraged except during the three transition phases.
Lord Of The Fallen Champion Door
Uras Polesword: Kill Infiltrator before the lanterns at the top of the room become lit.
Successfully complete one of the following tasks to get a trophy:
Additionally, there are 16 secret trophies:
The Champion is a boss found deep within the Catacombs. He is a giant creature with massive blades on his arms that he uses to swipe at you in very close range combat.
Lords Of The Fallen YoutubeChampion Phase One[edit]
During the first phase, the boss has only a few attacks that are worth discussing. The first is his charge, which will have him rushing across the arena to hit you. If you are near a wall, he will collide with it, stunning himself briefly. His second big attack is a ground pound that sends a narrow wave towards you. Dodge this at the last second to avoid it. Don't dodge early, as the wave can turn and track you!
You will also notice this boss has a bar beneath his health. This is his rage meter. As you hit him, it will build up. If it maxes out, the boss gets a buff that greatly increases his damage, however it wears off over time, so you simply need to run around, dodging him until it dissipates.
Phase Two[edit]
At the beginning of phase two of the fight, the Champion will immediately buff himself, no matter where his rage meter is. While this is active, just run around dodging his attacks. Once it wears off, the boss returns to the same attack pattern from Phase One.
Phase Three[edit]
During phase three, the wave attack the boss used to send towards you will now turn into razors. They travel much faster through the ground, but can't turn, so you can dodge them much easier. The boss will also likely buff himself again, so you will need to run around for several seconds until it wears off.
Once it does, you can continue attacking like normal. Lure him towards walls, and stand near him so he tries meleeing, the counter attack after his combo to land the kill. Remember that his attacks are melee only, so you can block them with a shield, however it will eat up a lot of your stamina as you block his multiple hits.
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