But it doesn’t take long for Fall of Light’s inherent problems to emerge. At least then you’re a ‘soulless’ rip-off rather than a cheap knock-off. Thing is, if you’re going to be as bold as to imitate such an acclaimed milestone in modern game design, you need to at least do it well. Sound familiar yet? Developer RuneHeads isn’t hiding just how much FromSoftware’s Souls’ series has influenced almost every facet of its dungeon-crawling title, but there's a fine line between paying tribute and pastiche, and too often Fall of Light: Darkest Edition stumbles into the clutches of the latter. Enemies that revive every time you’re resurrected. Shrines that become spawn points when you die. Slow melee combat with a focus on stamina management. Lots of obtuse and cliched references to dark forces and evil people doing predictably evil things. And above all, keep your daughter from harm, as she is the light piercing the darkness and the key to unlocking forbidden passages.A dark and dreary medieval world. Pick your favorite combination of close-range weapons, crossbows and shields, determine your fighting stance and get ready to face hordes of crafty enemies. Meet odd characters, search through every nook and cranny to unlock hidden secrets and learn more about the history and lore of the somber world around you. Inspired by games such as Dark Souls and ICO, Fall of Light rewards those who explore the world on their own and draw their own conclusions. Many puzzles and deadly traps stand between you and your goal – to bring your daughter Aether to the last place on the face of Earth that still sees light. But the 14th era is one of Darkness…”Īs Nyx, an old, retired warrior, evade the Shadows and find your way through the crooked corridors of gloomy dungeons, navigate the treacherous pathways of the darkened overworld and fight emissaries of darkness in long-forgotten temples. The time of men had begun, and would last many eras. Then the darkness was pierced by Luce, and with her came warmth and order. “In the beginning, there was only an excruciating, screaming void, wherein twisted souls writhed about, imprisoned in nothingness.
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