Kings of Lorn: The Fall of Ebris

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"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Kings of Lorn: The Fall of Ebris screenshot

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a good atmosphere and visual variety between levels, showcasing creative designs.
Combat can be satisfying once players learn enemy patterns, and the game offers a unique dark fantasy experience reminiscent of classic titles.
Despite its flaws, the game has charm and potential, with a dedicated developer who actively addresses issues.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
Level design is often linear and repetitive, with many areas feeling dark and uninviting, making exploration tedious.
The combat can feel clunky and slow, with a steep learning curve that may frustrate players, especially in the early stages.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay features a blend of puzzle-solving and combat mechanics, which some players find engaging, though it is marred by glitches and bugs, particularly on consoles. While improvements have been made since launch, issues like character getting stuck and crashes persist, leading to a lack of recommendation for those who may be deterred by these frustrations. Overall, the experience can be rewarding for players willing to navigate its challenges, but many find it difficult to endorse due to its technical shortcomings.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story is engaging and well-crafted, providing a solid 6 to 8 hours of gameplay that keeps players interested. 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 game, making it worth the investment.
- “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.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its dark, gritty, and desolate qualities, creating a hellish yet immersive environment. Players appreciate the impactful weapon mechanics and the rich lore that enhances the overall experience, making it a highly recommended title.
- “I enjoyed the desolate, hellish atmosphere.”
- “[i] discovered this gem accidentally - love the dark/gritty atmosphere, lore, and the environment - weapons have weight and are impactful - FOV present - highly recommended experience!”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezing, stuttering, and low frame rates, making it difficult to enjoy despite its promising concept. Many users find it hard to recommend the game in its current state, although there is hope for improvement with 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 know if those issues get ironed out, it will be well worth it for this niche.”
- “Way too buggy and hardly any content.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The graphics of the game are praised for their epic quality and strong environmental storytelling, reminiscent of titles like Dark Souls. However, some players experience significant performance issues, including freezing and low frame rates, which detracts from the overall visual 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 up and stutters, making it difficult to play. Even with the graphic settings turned down, the game wouldn't go above 30fps for me.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its great soundtrack that complements the unique story and nostalgic feel of the gameplay. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's value and immersive experience.
- “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!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 game looks really good and runs smoothly on high settings.”