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You can wield your weapons in one hand, two hands, dual wield them or in combination with a shield.

You can go completely light and rely on dodging and careful positioning or you can equip yourself with so much armor you look like a walking fridge and use a tower shield to block attacks or even just go with something in-between, each choice is valid and completely up to you. Many of the same combat mechanics from Dark Souls are present here as well. I played through most of the game using a greatsword, even when its stats weren't optimal, simply because its impacts felt very meaty and caused the enemies to recoil back due to the sheer force of the blow.Įvery good demon-hunter knows you have to put your hips in to the swing Luckily the melee combat feels great with each of your swings having the proper amount of heft and weight behind it, especially if you use some of the heavier weapons.

The only complaint I have is that the magic system is far simpler than in the Souls series and while you can make a purely spellcaster build the spells are clearly designed as support options. There are plenty of weapons and combat styles to chose from, everything from the gigantic and extremely slow greathammers to the nimble and precise daggers.

Wildly flailing around with a sword is only going to result in your death while the more careful approach of baiting enemy attacks and countering them will leave your enemies in pieces and you unharmed. Much like the Souls series Lords of the Fallen features a slow and methodical combat system that rewards positioning, patience and timing. Today, I think you should try Lords of the Fallen, a Dark Souls inspired action RPG that brings with it a unique but familiar take on the standard Souls formula. This can be any game, new or old, indie or AAA, the only requirement is that it has to be something I've found myself greatly enjoying and in need of sharing with the world. " You Should Try" is a series of articles where I'll showcase you a game I really enjoy while explaining what exactly makes it fun.