Do I need to know the previous games to enjoy Lords of the Fallen (2023)? Lords of the Fallen - guide, tips
Lords of the Fallen from 2023 tob a reboot of the 2014 title. From this guide, you'll find out if you need to know the series to fully enjoy the gameplay.
Last update: 12 October 2023
Lords of the Fallen from 2023 is a soulslike game which is also a reboot of the game of the same title released in 2014. The same nomenclature may be confusing for some players, who might wonder whether knowing the previous game is required to enjoy the reboot. From this page of our guide, you will find out whether the previous Lords of the Fallen should be played in order to have a full, unmitigated, experience.
- Lords of the Fallen and knowledge of the series
- Who will like Lords of the Fallen?
- Lords of the Fallen release
Lords of the Fallen and knowledge of the series
You don't have to play the original game to enjoy Lords of the Fallen. Apart from the title and shared universe, both games are separate experiences, so if you haven't played the 2014 title, you can safely proceed to the reboot, which will debut on PC, PS5, and XSX on 13 October 2023. However, if you want to learn more about the universe in which the games are situated, then consider playing the prequel. According to the How Long To Beat website, completing Lords of the Fallen from 2014 takes about 20 hours on average if your playthrough includes side quests. If you focus only on the main story, you can complete the game in about 15 hours, although, of course, a lot depends on your experience with the soulslike genre and overall skill with video games. So if you want to try out the prequel before the new game is released, you still have time to do so.
Who will like Lords of the Fallen?
Lords of the Fallen is described as a soulslike game, i.e. one that is heavily inspired by the Dark Souls series. That means combat of high difficulty and demanding opponents. With soulslike games, carelessly battling and swinging at even one of the lesser enemies may end in defeat and having to repeat a section of the game. For the purpose of defeating opponents, you need to dodge efficiently and learn the enemy moveset to know when an attack of your own will go unpunished.
Such a high level of difficulty may discourage some players, but soulslike games have their loyal fanbase encompassing millions of players. With that high of a challenge, defeating even a single enemy brings a lot of satisfaction, and added with complex gameplay mechanics, interesting plot and lore, and high-quality graphics, we receive a game that may fall to the liking of many people. So if you have never played a soulslike game before and want to find out for yourself why these types of titles are so popular, it is worth checking out the upcoming Lords of the Fallen. We don't have to recommend Lords of the Fallen to avid Dark Souls fans, as they know what to expect with the title.
Lords of the Fallen release
Lords of the Fallen will officially debut on October 13, 2023 and will be available on PC, PS5 and XSX. The game supports Steam Deck. The game will be released in standard edition and Deluxe Edition. The latter is more expensive, but as a bonus you'll receive:
- Dark Crusader Starting Class - a set of items to facilitate the gameplay.
- Dark Crusader Armor & Weapon Set - a set of weapons and armor, including Isaac's Longsword, Holy Light Explosives, Full Armor Set and Paladin's Pendant.
- 100 Page Digital Artbook - an artbook containing artworks depicting the dark world of Lords of the Fallen.
- Digital Soundtrack - Soundtrack with music from the game.
- 3D Model Viewer - enables you to view all characters available in the game in high resolution and rich details.
Additionally, it is worth noting that for pre-ordering Lords of the Fallen you will also receive:
- 3x XP items - used for boosting XP
- 5x MP items - used for replenishing mana
- 5x HP items - used for replenishing health