Castlevania Lords of Shadow (Series)

X-SOLDIER · Jun 7, 2012

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X-SOLDIER · Jun 16, 2012

Long trailer for Mirror of Fate (continues past the title/info).

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X-SOLDIER · Jun 26, 2012

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/06/1...or-of-fate-interview-on-designing-the-castle/

Mirror of Fate & LoS2 news.

Going ta sleep or I'd try & quote things.

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Dawnbreaker · Jun 26, 2012

I don't understand why they are so dead set against calling it Metroidvania. That kind of gameplay is well received, as far as I understand, and been successful for them in the past. And it certainly sounds Metroidvania-ish.

X-SOLDIER · Jun 29, 2012

Because calling it that would mean that the Metroidvania fanboys would rip it apart for every way in which it doesn't perfectly meet the definition.

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Tetsujin · Jul 25, 2012

Here's a new interview

Tetsujin · Aug 17, 2012

Tetsujin · Oct 31, 2012

Enough talk! Have a trailer!

X-SOLDIER · Nov 29, 2012

http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/...ords-of-shadow-2-vga-2012--castlevania-teaser

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Dawnbreaker · Dec 1, 2012

I've been playing through Lords of Shadow now (yeah, I'm a late bloomer). Not too bad, not great, but enjoyable enough. So there's new one coming out, eh?

X-SOLDIER · Dec 8, 2012

All the YouTube links are down for the trailer right now, but Joystiq's video still works:
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/south-park-and-castlevania-vga-trailers/#continued

I AM EXCITE!

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Tetsujin · Dec 8, 2012

Want.

Dawnbreaker · Dec 8, 2012

^That

I've gotten to the Abbey of Lots of Evil Traps now in the original. How fun. xD

X-SOLDIER · Dec 10, 2012

YouTube version!!!!

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X-SOLDIER · Dec 18, 2012

Here's the official version of the trailer (without all the crowd cheering and whatnot):

Also, news!!

http://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-...ords-of-shadow-2-trailer-and-new-information/

The game will pick up directly from where the original game’s memorable epilogue scene left off, before going back to the past where Dracula is at his prime, defending his castle as it’s being besieged.

Konami has confirmed that Lords of Shadow 2 “will be a game that spans centuries with much of it taking place in the present day.” The whole game won’t be split up into chapters, like the original was, as its producer Dave Cox has confirmed (via his twitter) that there will be no chapter breaks, with the whole experience set to flow seamlessly.

Konami also confirms that the game will have a larger cast of characters and open-world environments to traverse with Gabriel and his newfound powers. Gabriel will also have some new toys to slay enemies with, like the sword we see him using in the new trailer, which has been named the ‘Void Sword’. But things are different when we’re pit in the modern setting, with Dracula having lost his great powers and having to obtain them all back. His castle is the key to regaining his former abilities. Everything is being powered by MercurySteam’s new, aptly titled in-house engine, Mercury Engine 2.

As far as the main threat goes, Konami didn’t reveal a singular villain so to speak, but they did confirm that the Belmont clan will still be looking to put an end to their ancestor in the game. And Dave Cox even revealed through his Twitter that we’ll be facing a new Belmont.

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Dawnbreaker · Dec 18, 2012

Not liking that the setting will be in the present day since it seems adverse to the general theme of Castlevania. But hey I'm cool with keeping an open mind.

Back to the original, trying to traverse that Library of Many-Winged Creatures. lol

X-SOLDIER · Dec 23, 2012

It seems you passed the Mad Butcher. Have you reached the Vampire Queen yet? I remember that the dialogue with her is some that I feel is the most important in that game.

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Dawnbreaker · Dec 24, 2012

Yep, the Mad Butcher wasn't too difficult. But I haven't gotten to the Vampire Queen yet. Definitely sometime this week though. I really enjoyed the live chess. I wish I could play it again.

X-SOLDIER · Dec 24, 2012

Well that's something to look forward to then!

Also- I could swear that there's an option to replay the battle chess from the main menu after you've beaten it...

Best of luck with the rest of the upcoming castley adventures!!

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Tetsujin · Jan 25, 2013

Dawnbreaker · Jan 26, 2013

Hopefully I'll get a chance to play some Lords of Shadow this weekend. I managed to slay that mechancial mantis-thing, and now I'm busy with getting to that damn Queen.

Also, Mirror of Fate looks to be quite entertaining...

Tetsujin · Mar 7, 2013

Since I don't have a 3DS, I have to resort to youtube for some Mirror of Fate goodness:

X-SOLDIER · Mar 9, 2013

So here're the rest of his playthroughs so far. NGL, his inability to remember to use his magic effectively to defend himself, is making me want to strangle him through the screen, so if there's a more awesome playthrough (that doesn't involve someone talking over everything they record), it'd be appreciated.

I am really loving the story so far though.