Kings of Lorn: The Fall of Ebris
- November 21, 2019
- TeamKill Media LLC
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Kings of Lorn: The Fall of Ebris" is a dark fantasy, action-adventure game set in a vast, open world. The player controls a fallen king, seeking revenge against the tyrant who took his throne. The game features brutal combat, challenging puzzles, and a rich, immersive storyline.
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features a dark and immersive atmosphere with creative level designs and interesting lore.
- Combat can be satisfying once mastered, offering a unique challenge that appeals to fans of the genre.
- The developers show a commitment to improving the game, addressing bugs and issues quickly after release.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- Level design can be repetitive and linear, with some areas feeling tedious and lacking in visual variety.
- The steep learning curve and punishing mechanics can be frustrating, especially for players unfamiliar with the genre.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of puzzle-solving and combat, but is marred by significant issues such as early difficulty spikes, glitches, and game-breaking bugs, particularly on consoles. While improvements have been made since launch, players still report frustrating experiences, including character movement problems and crashes, making it hard to recommend the game despite its unique style. Overall, the gameplay can be enjoyable for those willing to endure its rough edges.
“The gameplay itself is an excellent mixture of puzzle and combat.”
“Gameplay and fighting mechanics aren't horrible but are a little glitchy sometimes, but the devs have improved on that since I first played this when it launched, and I think PC has less issues than console.”
“Until those come out, this game is a little rough to recommend except to those willing to replay slow, methodical stretches of gameplay over and over if you can't find the hidden sweet spots on certain enemies.”
“Along with the early difficulty, a recurring crash bug in an early section required me to temporarily lower all visual settings, after which the game functioned normally throughout the remaining 5 hours of gameplay on high.”
“Almost a year later, I bought it on sale and the combat is so lackluster. In the first 30 minutes of gameplay, I had to restart 3 times due to my character getting stuck on nothing.”
“However, unfortunately, this now means that I cannot recommend the game, as despite all of the good things it has going for it and its unique King's Field style of gameplay, I can't recommend people to pick up a game that has the issues mentioned below combined with potential game-breaking bugs.”
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and well-crafted, providing a solid 6 to 8 hours of gameplay that keeps players invested. It features impressive visuals and environmental storytelling reminiscent of Dark Souls, complemented by a unique narrative and a high-quality soundtrack. Overall, players feel the story adds significant value to the gaming experience.
“The story is interesting and the purpose of the game is great.”
“This game is well worth the money with a unique story, great soundtrack, epic graphics, difficult enemies, and a throwback to old style video games!”
“As someone who loves the visuals and environmental storytelling of Dark Souls and the like, this game delivers really well on that.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark, gritty, and desolate qualities, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay. Players appreciate the impactful environment and lore, which contribute to a compelling and engaging atmosphere.
“I enjoyed the desolate, hellish atmosphere.”
“I discovered this gem accidentally - I love the dark, gritty atmosphere, lore, and the environment. The weapons have weight and are impactful. Highly recommended experience!”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, resulting in a disjointed experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezing and stuttering, which hinder gameplay and limit frame rates to around 30fps, even on lower graphic settings. While the concept is promising, the numerous bugs make it difficult to recommend at this time, though there is hope for improvement in future updates.
“The concept of the game is great and I'd love to play it, but for me it constantly freezes up and stutters, making it difficult to play. Even with the graphic settings turned down, the game wouldn't go above 30fps for me.”
“I know it just released, but it's hard to recommend with how buggy it is right now. However, I believe if those issues get ironed out, it will be well worth it for this niche.”
“Way too buggy and hardly any content.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their impressive visuals and effective environmental storytelling, reminiscent of titles like Dark Souls. However, some players experience performance issues, including freezing and low frame rates, which detracts from the overall experience.
“As someone who loves the visuals and environmental storytelling of Dark Souls and the like, this game delivers really well on that.”
“This game is well worth the money with a unique story, great soundtrack, epic graphics, difficult enemies, and a throwback to old-style video games!”
“The concept of the game is great, and I'd love to play it, but for me, it constantly freezes and stutters, making it difficult to play. Even with the graphic settings turned down, the game wouldn't go above 30 FPS for me.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making the overall experience feel less immersive.”
“The character models look bland and lifeless, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing to its unique story and overall experience, with reviewers highlighting the great soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic video games.
“This game is well worth the money with a unique story, great soundtrack, epic graphics, difficult enemies, and a throwback to old style video games!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its impressive visuals and smooth performance, even when played on high settings.
“The game looks really good and runs smoothly on high settings.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how well the game performs; it maintains a steady frame rate without any noticeable drops.”
