Kingdom of Fallen: The Last Stand

40%
Game Brain Score Based on 14 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • optimization
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In "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.

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40%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a lot of fun and engaging combat mechanics, making it enjoyable to play.
  • The visuals are appealing, with nice scenery and a well-designed map that enhances exploration.
  • The save anywhere feature is a significant advantage, allowing players to continue without losing progress after dying.
  • The game feels unpolished and incomplete, with many mechanics and systems not functioning well or being poorly explained.
  • Food and water resources are limited and difficult to obtain, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The user interface is outdated and cumbersome, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story12 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 narrative structure are needed to enhance the experience.

    • “Not really going out to just explore as I'm letting the storyline take me wherever needed.”
    • “Still, so far really enjoying it and I'm just pottering doing the to-do list and any quests that come up.”
    • “In the future, I'd suggest fixing the dialogue, giving the players a map, actually making the story interesting, and making the UI actually usable.”
    • “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.”
    • “I haven't even gotten into the story at all because I just keep running around, hunting, crafting, and building.”
  • gameplay6 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 "souls-like" game, citing frustration with the mechanics.

    • “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.”
    • “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 gameplay is boring; I wouldn't call this game 'souls-like'. Is it frustrating?”
    • “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.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with users reporting smooth performance without stuttering or frame rate issues. However, some mention the presence of bugs that may affect the experience.

    • “The visuals, audio, and performance are all top-notch.”
    • “Performance-wise, it ran fine for me.”
    • “There were no stuttering, frame issues, or anything of the like.”
    • “The game suffers from performance issues and bugs that detract from the overall experience.”
    • “While the visuals and audio are impressive, the performance leaves much to be desired.”
    • “Despite running fine for some, many players are experiencing significant performance problems.”
  • graphics4 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 enhance the overall experience.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is largely criticized for being unoriginal and uninspired, featuring stock tracks that feel like filler rather than enhancing the experience. Many users noted the absence of voiced elements, contributing to a lack of engagement with the audio landscape.

    • “The music is stock and uninteresting, often feeling like filler that plays constantly.”
    • “The soundtrack lacks variety and creativity, making it feel more like background noise than an engaging element of the game.”
    • “The music does not enhance the experience, as it is generic and fails to capture the fantasy atmosphere.”
    • “The game features unvoiced dialogue, relying heavily on stock music and sound effects.”
    • “The music is generic and lacks originality, making it forgettable.”
    • “There is a noticeable absence of a dynamic soundtrack, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • stability1 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

    Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization strategy relies too heavily on advertising rather than delivering a polished product, leading to disappointment among players.

    • “For the developer: maybe polish your game a little bit instead of heavily advertising it when the game is underwhelming.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money just to enjoy basic features.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without the constant pressure to spend.”
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