How similar to the first game?

[Krazy Wallet]

Quick question. I played the original Lords of the Fallen and absolutely hated it. I probably installed it 5 times thinking that I may actually enjoy the experience only to get bored and go back to a Fromsoft game. I particularly hated how cheap they made certain enemies such as the shielded ones.

Is this more of the same or have they completely revamped their strategy? I love Fromsoft games and thoroughly enjoyed LIes of P. However, most souls-like not made from Fromsoft has fallen flat with me. I appreciate any input!

[Rain]

The only thing it has in common with the original is the setting.

[Zer0]

Not in the slightest thankfully, was one of the things I dreaded about trying this title.

I almost got turned off by the idea of nonfromsoft soulslikes cause of the original when it came out but this is night and day difference. There's like callbacks and ♥♥♥♥ to the original but that'sa bout it I'd say. It still has it's issues but cannot be compared to that other lords of the fallen if that's your bigggest worry.

[Kashra Fall]

Originally posted by Rain:

The only thing it has in common with the original is the setting.

Figured it was the name lol.

[LuckyRaphi]

I think it plays in the same world after 1000 years, but that's it.
Probably the biggest difference is that he first one was very linear with many cutscenes, but the new one is open and full of exploration like dark souls 1.

[Krazy Wallet]

I appreciate it. Thank you for the responses. I'm still hesitant to get it as I did not enjoy my time with the prior game haha. I'll keep watching the forums and perhaps consider it during a future sale.

[one-room survival]

Fantastic game and if you like DS 1-3 this is absolutely worth a buy. Just finished my first playthrough. While not perfect, it is absolutely better than most games out there.

[ColonelBaker]

I just finished the game and I think I actually prefer the first one. Both were fun though.

[Markytous]

Same fantasy world and lore. Some recurring themes and references to characters from the original exist in here. I think it purposes the original the best it can and in some ways lets it "rest", welcoming new concepts and themes of its own.

[MasterZalm]

Honestly, I would rate the original one of my top souls-likes out there, in my top5 easily. This game is fairly well done for alot of its core aspects, and aside from a few non game issues, its easily one of the better souls likes out there

The new lords of the fallen has hit the same top 5 standing as the old one for me. Improved in every way, but only diminished in awful dev choices.

[† Fragverick †]

Originally posted by Krazy Wallet:

Quick question. I played the original Lords of the Fallen and absolutely hated it. I probably installed it 5 times thinking that I may actually enjoy the experience only to get bored and go back to a Fromsoft game. I particularly hated how cheap they made certain enemies such as the shielded ones.

Is this more of the same or have they completely revamped their strategy? I love Fromsoft games and thoroughly enjoyed LIes of P. However, most souls-like not made from Fromsoft has fallen flat with me. I appreciate any input!

It's as similar as a bicycle and Yamaha YZF R1 2023 model

[Warbreaker]

The lore, the universe, Adyr, even Harkyn shows as a NPC, but that's it, is a reboot and a sequel, events are set 1000 years later from the original game, society now has smart phones and ♥♥♥♥ xD

[königplatzen]

Its also very different from Lies of P or Elden Ring.
It's more in the direction of DS1 & DS2, while the combat is not that slow and clunky. Currently many people complain about too much enemies and punishing area traversal. The devs want to reduce enemies density in further patches and later want to add more options.

If you are the type of player, who rushes through the level and try to wing it on the fly, you will probably hate it. It's more a game, where you should meticulously go through the area, search for hidden loot and shortcuts and expect ambushes behind every corner.
It's also not so overwhelming regarding boss fights.

[Echo]

Only name of the game tbh, and dark souls like aestetics I can say, but this game is better
and different almost on everything.