We talk a lot about the ‘Grim’ and ‘Gritty’ trends in fantasy novels right now, but those who play video games have undoubtedly noticed that this trend has carried over to that medium too.
For those who don’t know, Lords of the Fallen is a dark and mysterious fantasy RPG due for release this October. Details of the game’s storyline are being released slowly, but essentially players will take control of Harkyn, a convicted outcast from society who suddenly becomes humanity’s best hope of defeating a demonic invasion.
The latest trailer gives us a look at the world the game is set that could easily be home to a story by some of our favourite Grimdark authors, check it out:
We don’t see much gameplay, sadly, but those who have had chance to bash a couple of buttons in a 15 minute E3 demo have said that the game is a Dark Souls / Darksiders hybrid – both dark and atmospheric games with a hack and slash style of gameplay. Fans of Demon Souls, Dark Souls and Dark Souls II are relying on this game to tide them over until the release of the next game in those series… lets hope it doesn’t disappoint!
