r/KingsField

So I am playing on an Emulator. Not sure if it's a glitch in loading or something else. There is a door that leads to the spire next to a gate thats down with a skeleton archer behind it. Is it supposed to be just pure black and I fall to my death? This also happens when I talk to this dude with a lance up the stairs next to that lava strip. I talk to him and try and go back but all the doors just lead to a black emptiness and fall to my death. Anyone know what's going on?

I heard about the series before, but hesitated to try any "King's Field". I wasn't sure whether these games have any depth, for me atmosphere and world building are top priority..! So I tried the 4th game and was really surprised that it has so much in common with later FromSoftware titles. It's an amazing game, so here's my video dedicated to it~

[Possible Spoiler] This may be old news to many, but I finally found the reason to use the bone arms. You can equip them at the magic fountain and build up your Earth heal. Since you have to be down some HP to use it and get credit. Great way to build up your MP early in the game.