Kingdom of Fallen: The Last Stand
- May 15, 2024
- DigitalSouls
Get on SteamIn "Kingdom of Fallen: The Last Stand," players are transported to a cursed, blighted land and must fight through fearsome bosses to save their missing daughter. The sandbox survival game features crafting of weapons, armor, and shelters to conquer harsh environments and withstand enemy attacks. With life and death at stake, players must gather their will to rescue their daughter and escape the realm.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable combat mechanics that provide a satisfying experience when engaging with enemies.
- The visuals are appealing, with beautiful scenery and a well-designed map that enhances exploration.
- The save anywhere feature and additional inventory space are well-implemented, making the gameplay more forgiving and enjoyable.
- The game feels unpolished and incomplete, with many mechanics appearing half-finished or lacking depth.
- Resource management is frustratingly limited, with food and water supplies being hard to come by, leading to a restrictive gameplay experience.
- The user interface is outdated and cumbersome, making navigation and interaction with game elements tedious.
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being poorly written and lacking clarity, with players feeling disconnected from the main narrative about a missing daughter. Many users report spending more time on side quests and exploration rather than engaging with the storyline, suggesting that improvements in dialogue, direction, and overall interest in the plot are needed. Overall, the narrative seems to be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and a lack of guidance.
“Still, so far really enjoying it and I'm just pottering doing the to-do list and any quests that come up.”
“Not really going out to just explore as I'm letting the storyline take me wherever needed.”
“I have no idea what the story is, in all honesty. All I got from the poorly written dialogue is that my daughter is missing.”
“Aside from the quests, the game gives you no direction.”
“Haven't even gotten into the story at all because I just keep running around and hunting and crafting and building.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines elements of survival and crafting with mechanics reminiscent of Dark Souls, creating a unique but sometimes clumsy experience. While some players appreciate the blend of genres, others find the gameplay tedious and question its classification as a true "souls-like" game. Overall, the execution of these mechanics has received mixed reviews, with some enjoying the challenge and others feeling frustrated.
“I'm tripping over game mechanics, but I'm making my way through, with game progress, and that's another part of the game I like.”
“Common survival and crafting gameplay while attempting to be a Souls game.”
“The idea here is that someone decided it would be a good idea to mash a survival, crafting game with the combat, exploration, and mechanics of a Dark Souls game, and yes, you can clearly see the Souls-like ideas if you play the game.”
“Common survival, crafting gameplay while attempting to be a Souls game.”
“The gameplay is boring; I wouldn't call this game 'Souls-like'. Is it frustrating?”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users reporting smooth performance without stuttering or frame rate issues. However, some mention the presence of bugs that may affect the experience.
“Performance-wise, it ran fine for me.”
“No stuttering, frame issues, or anything of the like.”
“Visuals, audio, and performance are all top-notch.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that impact both performance and gameplay.”
“While it ran fine for me, many players are experiencing stuttering and frame rate drops.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and visual appeal, contributing to an overall engaging experience. Users find the visuals to be a standout feature, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
“Very interesting game, with beautiful graphics as well.”
“Visuals, audio, and performance are top-notch.”
“The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the gaming experience.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse in the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely criticized for being stock and unoriginal, often described as uninteresting and serving merely as filler. Reviewers note that it lacks voice work and fails to enhance the gaming experience.
“The game features unvoiced dialogue and relies heavily on stock music and sound effects.”
“The music feels generic and lacks any memorable themes.”
“There is a noticeable absence of original compositions, making the soundtrack feel uninspired.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly on a laptop with a 3440x1440 monitor at ultra settings, averaging 65-85 fps.
“Runs great on a laptop connected to a 3440x1440 monitor in full resolution at ultra settings, averaging 65-85 fps.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization strategy relies too heavily on advertising rather than delivering a polished product, leading to disappointment among players.
“The game feels more like a cash grab than a genuine experience, with constant prompts to spend money.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.”
