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Published April 28th 2011. Written by Daniel Cairns. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (developed under the watchful eye of editor’s nightmare Hideo Kojima) eschews the autism-inducing Metroidvania template of recent Castlevania games, and opts instead for...
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What is it with boss battles? Why, oh why, is it so hard not to make them really annoying? The number of times we find ourselves saying, “Oh yeah, great game… awful boss battles, though” you’d think developers would have started to cotton on. If Platin...
Exceptional presentation and an affecting, moody atmosphere help to compensate for some mixed game design. Highly recommended to fantasy aficionados. 8.5/10Print this pageComments (2)Share this pageNoticed something wrong? Report error/mistake...
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If you are a fan of series such as Vampire Diaries and movies like Underworld you are sure to spend some good quality time with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. Although this captivating action/adventure title doesn’t really bring anything new to the genr...
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This return to MercurySteam's Castlevania universe is one that fans will want to sink their teeth into.I know several people that played MercurySteam's Lords of Shadow for a few hours before putting it down, citing that it felt more like a "gothic God...
Adds new gameplay elements to Lords of Shadow's gameplay; has a surprising amount of puzzles; "tobecontinued" twopart structure means the narrative doesn't feel tackedon or too abrupt.
Turns as Laura are too short; puzzles aren't terribly difficult; cliffhanger ending and short length leave you wanting more, despite interesting end plot development.
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I dont even know where to begin. Lets take a little time trip back to the late 80s and into the early 90s. The original Castlevania games are absolutely imprinted in my youth. They took that creepy Halloween atmosphere with Dracula, werewolves, skele...
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow didnt re-invent the wheel, but it proved without a doubt that this is not a requirement to making an imaginative, unique universe and all-around outstanding game. In an era where mandatory online multiplayer and rude, anon...
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It's been a long time since I've played a Castlevania game. A combination of not having the required system or simply a lack of interest. Lords Of Shadow changed all that. Instead of a sequel this was to be a re-imagining of the entire series, starting...
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gamingshogun.com Updated:
2012-01-25 04:31:30
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The Belmonts are back to their monster hunting ways and, this time, you are in the boots of Gabriel Belmont. Your wife has been slain and you are up against a huge battle with the unearthly forces known as the 'Lords Of Shadow'. Throughout your adven...
Beautiful graphics and fun gameplay...
Camera is frustrating and many frame rate issues await you.
What happens when the Castlevania series gets a reboot from the likes of Kojima Productions? We find out as we got our hands on Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow for the PS3 and took it for a spin. Check out our full review, after the break!Full Review:Th...
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Castlevania has made a kind of stuttery start on the current generation of consoles. The return of Symphony of the Night on Xbox Live Arcade was a very welcome surprise but it was followed up by the sketchy multiplayer title Harmony of Despair which sh...
Castlevania has made a kind of stuttery start on the current generation of consoles. The return of Symphony of the Night on Xbox Live Arcade was a very welcome surprise but it was followed up by the sketchy multiplayer title Harmony of Despair which sh...
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A creative fantasy taking place during the Middle Ages, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is Konami’s latest stab at reinvigorating the Castlevania franchise. Although most of the Castlevania games have been 2D side-scrollers, there have been a few attempts...
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Ever since the release of Castlevania in 1986, the Belmont family has been to Hell and back. Fans and critics alike were seriously disappointed with the most recent iteration -- Castlevania Judgment for the Nintendo Wii -- and all but abandoned the ser...
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Now, before we go any further, there are two things you ought to know about Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: 1) it's a reboot and plays fast and loose with the Castlevania mythology. Well, actually, that's a bit of an understatement, as pretty much the on...
It may not be hugely original, or indeed faithful to the franchise but, with a deep combat system and some excellent boss battles, Lords of Shadow claims a place near the top of the action adventure list and is terrific value for money...
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gaming-age.com Updated:
2012-01-25 04:31:30
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I wasn't sure what Mercury Steam was going to do with the Castlevania license, I had given one of their previous games, Jericho, a good try but ended up really not liking it. So I wasn't entirely enthused to learn they'd be behind the new 3D CV outing...
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I was ground zero for the Lords of Shadow reveal earlier this year at a Konami press event, and although it would be easy for any game to stand out amongst downright embarrassing competition such as Ninety-Nine Nights 2, Ben 10, and Def Jam Rapstar, a...
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The legendary vampire killer is back.Being a child of the 90s, I grew up with classic games that I hold near and dear to my heart. One of those game series was Castlevania. Being a vampire hunter was just plain awesome. The adult tone and gothic presen...
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It’s becoming a big trend this generation for Japanese studios to outsource some of their most popular franchises out to overseas developers, offering a new take on their longest-running series in an attempt to strengthen their hold on the...
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1up.com
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2012-01-25 04:31:31
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is not necessarily a game you look at and think "Castlevania." Sure, protagonist Gabriel Belmont's outfit is reminiscent of Simon's in Castlevania II, and he uses a whip to dispatch all the normal horror tropes you find in...
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ign.com
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2012-01-25 04:31:31
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Konami describes Castlevania: Lords of Shadow as a reboot for the 25-year old franchise. I'd say it's an unrelated game that borrows the "Castlevania" name. None of the common gameplay elements you'd expect from the series are to be found here, nor doe...
I recommend Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, but not to Castlevania fans. Pretty much anything you would expect to find in a Castlevania game is not to be found here. But fans of combat-heavy action adventure games will have fun if they can excuse a lot o...
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a game of contradictions. Its lead character, Gabriel Belmont, finds himself equipped with great combat abilities and more than enough special skills to combat the forces of evil and avenge the death of his love. But for...
It's a beautifullooking game, Core combat mechanics are great, Music and voice acting compliment the game well.
Fixed camera creates a few problems, Some puzzles seem forced and aren't enjoyable, Just about everything in the game is derivative, Story loses focus on important characters.
Entertaining highs and frustrating lows punctuate a Castlevania game that--in an effort to redefine the series--loses its identity...
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CommentCastlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD is the upgraded console version of the Nintendo 3DS game which was released this past spring. Rather than just porting the 3DS version straight over with slicker visuals, the developers decided to...
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