Lords of the Fallen [Review]
is a reboot of the previous game of the same name, and this time it is a very good Souls-like game with actual cooperative multiplayer. Both the graphics and the game world are beautiful and have an added mechanic of switching to a new dimension, known as the Umbral. The Umbral is a darker version of the same world but with a shadowy white presence surrounding it. Players who have played Shadow of Mordor will understand my description, but a visual aid is provided below.
While in the Umbral, players will encounter different paths to travel and doors that would not be available in the regular world. If you enjoy Souls games, you will likely appreciate Lords of the Fallen. It contains many of the elements that make Souls games enjoyable. An interesting feature in Lords of the Fallen is that players must enter the Umbral dimension as a necessary progression element. Players are to use a lamp that is equitable to enter this realm, or if you die, you are placed there by default. Exploration in the Umbral realm is limited, and players won't have much to explore. Most paths are dead ends or lead to nothing. Consequently, players will face numerous enemies, and if you lose health, healing isn't an option, so you will have to put your skills to the test. Enemies are relatively easy alone, but in numbers, you can have a small challenge on your hands.
Lords of the fallen
Shadow Of Mordor
Since I played the game in Co-Op for my entire playthrough, we pretty much just bum-rushed all the enemies. Unlike the regular Souls series, you can black attack and have it be an effective defense option; although your health will be reduced, it can be restored by counter-attacking. The efficiency of your blocks depends on how much health you have while blocking.
Also, ranged and magical attacks are mapped to weapon slots, so you can switch between weapons with one button press to fire projectiles or cast spells. The COOP alone makes this game worthwhile. My experience on the PlayStation 5 Pro has been remarkable. The Pro offers 4K 60fps with sharper detail and refined textures, and honestly, this is clearly the definitive way to play this game. Fans of Souls-like games definitely should not sleep on this title and should grab a friend and play through this together.
