"Lords of the Fallen": An Exciting Reboot is Coming
"Lords of the Fallen" is a peculiar game. When it burst onto the scene in 2014 with medieval fanfare, public opinion wasn't particularly kind to it. The prevailing critique was that it lacked true greatness, yet it managed to establish a modest reputation as one of the first authentic Soulslikes. With its upcoming reboot, Hexworks aims to solidify this enduring legacy, but the genre in 2023 is worlds apart from 2014. Simply being "like Dark Souls" is no longer enough.
For its reboot, Hexworks has done away with a defined protagonist. Instead of a swift introduction to a brooding criminal, my initial moments with "Lords of the Fallen" are spent in an archetypal FromSoftware character creator, shaping my own Dark Crusader. With ten classes ranging from melee fighters to mages, I opt for the Udirangr Warwolf, a classic barbarian clad in a wolf fur mantle and wielding a massive longsword.
New Features and Improvements
As I take my first cautious steps into the redesigned world of "Lords of the Fallen," improvements to the existing formula are immediately apparent. The combat of the predecessor was slow and often laborious; weapons had long wind-up animations, and dodging felt like rolling through molasses. In contrast, my Warwolf is fluid and responsive.
Hexworks introduces new elements to the game with parallel worlds and an unholy relic that allows me to switch between them. While Axiom captures the dark fantasy of the Souls series, Umbral fully embraces horror through its hellish environments.
The Parallel Worlds: Axiom and Umbral
Although Umbral contains the chilling legions of the dead, it also offers new possibilities. A locked door in Axiom could be completely torn off its hinges in Umbral, and an impassable lake could be completely drained.
Potential Issues
However, Hexworks is not entirely immune to the common pitfalls of Soulslikes. The camera in "Lords of the Fallen" tends to clip through debris, walls, and enemies as I dodge - my main tactic.
Conclusion
It is evident that "Lords of the Fallen" has a lot to offer. The preview build alone is exceptionally dense, and I had to rush through its many areas to see everything within the allotted time. If Hexworks can address these issues before the release date of "Lords of the Fallen", this game could become a worthy heir to FromSoftware's legacy.
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