Is Lords of the Fallen a Souls game? Soulslike similarities and differences

Lords of the Fallen has been defined as a 'dark fantasy RPG,' and from what we've seen so far in the concept art and game trailers, we are all left wondering if it will be another difficult Souls-like game. There is already a lot of comparison between Lords of the Fallen to Elden Ring and Dark Souls, which may give you a hint at what you can expect from the experience, but there are also some unique twists that make it stand out from the others.

Is Lords of the Fallen a Souls-like?

Souls-like became a subgenre classification for games based on the popularity of the well-known game Dark Souls, an unforgiving dark fantasy RPG game. Games with similar characteristics of dark medieval landscapes, insane boss fights, and extreme difficulty are given the RPG subgenre of Souls-like based on these similarities.

Lords of the Fallen can be easily classified as a Souls-like game based on its similarities to Dark Souls alone. It features a similar medieval-style world, grotesque-looking bosses and creatures, and will have those unforgiving deaths Dark Souls was well-known for. Unlike Elden Ring, Lords of the Fallen also follows more closely to the Dark Souls style of a semi-open world rather than a fully open world, guiding players more carefully through intriguing, but linear maps. However, it has its unique differences as well.

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What makes Lords of the Fallen stand out from the usual Souls-like games is its unique feature that will allow players to transition between two realms, Axiom, the living world, and Umbral, the world of the dead, almost simultaneously. With this feature, players can navigate through obstacles by switching back and forth between the two worlds. It will also offer a little more grace for less experienced players, allowing them to retry a failed boss fight a second time by doing so in the Umbral world.

Lords of the Fallen's similarities and differences to other Souls-like titles might just bring in a wider audience to the game, allowing for a bit more grace for newer players, while still offering a challenging and intense battlefield for experienced Souls-like players. Surely, what will make it stand out the most is its gripping story and eye-catching scenery.

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