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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is touted to be a reboot of the aging series. This title is so radically different from the old, it's almost guaranteed to polarize Castlevania fans - some will love it, others will hate it because it isn't 'their' Castleva...
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a gothic-inspired hack 'n' slashing platformer strongly derivative of the last decade's most successful titles in those genres. In spite of that, the game manages to wedge itself into a cluttered market and ask for your...
Stunning presentation and a clever combat system. A much longer game than any other in the genre.
Unnecessary filler content. Occasional difficulties with the camera. An overly complex skill system. Overdramatic narration and poor cut scenes.
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Tweet Fans of Konami’s legendary vampire slaying series have waited years for Castlevania to make a successful transition to 3D. Sure, it’s been kept alive as a 2D property on the Nintendo DS or on Xbox Live Arcade, but where its closest contemporary...
Looks and plays great...
Lacks originality...
From the sumptuous visuals to the thrilling score, it’s a triple A experience, and only a few rough edges and the damning lack of originality prevent us from giving it a higher score...
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In this world of remakes and reboots, Castlevania Lords of Shadows is the latest video game to receive a 21st century next-gen console makeover and not only does it pay homage to the original title but it actually gives something back to the franchise...
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We were just having a conversation about reboots the other day, and how it’s possible that Joel Schumacher is single-handedly responsible for the reboot phenomenon that has taken hold of both Hollywood and the games industry. It started with Schumacher...
Epic levels of epicness, Surprisingly cerebral magic system, Borrows from the best...
Borrows from others quite shamelessly, Incredibly difficult combat, Some annoyingly obtuse puzzles...
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It isn’t easy letting go of the gaming past, and we’re just as bad as anyone – often held captive by our love for classic games, demanding that they never change. It’s one reason why some have been wary of the recent trend of Japanese developers farmin...
This may not quite be the Castlevania we’re all familiar with, but it doesn’t matter – it’s better for it. While it isn’t without rough edges, working your way through Lords Of Shadow’s early niggles will reveal one of the most enjoyable, engrossing an...
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is the latest descendant in a legendary multi-platform game series dating back to the 1980s. Does the newest heir live up to the Belmont legacy? Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a 3D action/adventure game by Konami for the...
I really liked Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, for all of its strengths and weaknesses. It’s a cerebral gamer’s action/adventure game, pairing fairly standard yet well-refined combat with a unique, artistic world and throwing in more than a few puzzles t...
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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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Konami has finally brought a new adventure-based Castlevania to next (current?) gen systems with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. Unfortunately, it was better off where it was on the old ones. Lords of Shadow is a reboot of the classic franchise and takes...
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Riddle me this… When is a Castlevania game no longer a Castlevania game? When Gabriel Belmont turns into Kratos and the gameplay turns into God of War with a Castlevania title slapped on the box. Don’t get me wrong…that’s not a bad thing, but it certai...
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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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The Castlevania series of games has an impressive heritage spanning well over two decades. It is one of the longest running franchises in existence, beaten only by that of Mario and Zelda. The advent of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow marks the series six...
Sound, Visual, Combat and Story actionadventure gamers wet dream.
Platforming a little bland, forced camera occasionally impedes action.
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If ever there was proof that a game can be simply too long, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is just that. Set over two discs, the initial 'wow, look how much there is to do!' eventually downgrades to more of a 'how the hell am I going to get this all fini...
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It would be easy to criticize Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for not being a "real" Castlevania, abandoning as it does all of the trappings that have made previous games familiar. It bears little resemblance to either the original platform games or the...
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It would be easy to criticize Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for not being a "real" Castlevania, abandoning as it does all of the trappings that have made previous games familiar. It bears little resemblance to either the original platform games or the...
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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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An action-packed update to Konami's influential series, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a gorgeous game brimming with content, but is bogged down by linear level structure and mash-heavy combat.Have you ever played Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Ben...
Astounding production values, from graphics to music to voice; level structure offers replayability; tons of content; says Castlevania on the box.
Says Castlevania on the box, but not on the disc; buttonmash heavy combat; basic story and characters; level structure is highly linear; for all its flash, never quite manages to pull you in.
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Considering the shrug-worthy legacy of Castlevania's 3D installments -- from the mediocre Nintendo 64 entries to the disastrous Wii fighter, Castlevania Judgment -- it makes sense to approach Castlevania: Lords of Shadow with low expectations. But even...
Thrilling adventure with fast-paced action and stellar puzzles; gorgeous visuals and thoroughly great presentation; thick campaign with bonus trials and unlockables.
Fixed camera leads to unnatural perspectives and frustrating moments; some obtuse puzzles and scenarios lack clues or context.
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2012-01-25 04:32:07
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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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I'm all for a bit of realism in games, but from time to time I want fantasy. I want trolls, chupacabras, golems, massive titans, werewolves, vampires, undead freaks, fairies, mystical lands, gorgeous scenery, magic and over-the-top action. That, in a f...
Gorgeous art design, Combat requires thought, Epic adventure, Slight repetition when using mounts...
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