CASTLEVANIA: LORDS OF SHADOW Thread

Since 6285 Days

Posted by dcdelgado

Just finished chp1, and so far the combat/setting/story outweigh the bad camera and platforming issues, i'm enjoying it more than i thought i would :)

The game gets better and better..........

Im on CH1 too :(

Damn it work......

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FROM THE DARKNESS I DRAW MY STRENGTH!!

Sath

Since 7443 Days

I recommend you guys going to Extra and turn on enemy kill points and gabriel regenerate points, makes the game has a RPG vibe LOL I love it :)

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IRAIPT0IR

Since 6285 Days

Where is it? Extras in the main menu right? I keep forgetting about that but I will do it.

I did some progress till chapter 2-5 or 6 or something Im after Agartha and so far is awesome, plattaforming had not been an issue with me at all yet, it worked well and it tells you where to go, of course there was a couple of bad jumps but it was my fault cause my timing was not right.

Im starting to get addicted to keep my focus metter full at a ll times when fighting LOL Gabriel fights more agressive while focused and I love it that hsi strikes carries more weight to them stumbbling everythuing that moves like a earthquake LOL, the more you buy moves and the more you understand the combat system and how the game wants you to play it becomes amazingly a well tought out combat system, and Im encountering some great AI enemies like Great Lycans and Giant Spiders LOL those move really great and makes a good fight.

Im really enjoying this a lot.

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FROM THE DARKNESS I DRAW MY STRENGTH!!

Sath

Since 7443 Days

Great to hear, enjoy it.

PS. Press START and got o Extra and there you go.

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Phaethon360

Since 7423 Days

Lords of Shadow definitely isn't Castlevania, but it's still a good game. It's nothing we've never seen before, but it's a throwback action/adventure the likes we haven't seen in this generation and never done with this scale of presentation. I really like the way the game is structured. Chapters are digestible and easy to go back and replay, with good incentives to do so. Combat feels decently weighted and I like how interconnected every combo is. Progression system gives me incentive to unlock new ones and the preview system done in the notebook art style is really creative. Overall really good design choices. The game's only real misstep is the camera, which is awkwardly set. For platforming it can be confusing, for combat it can be frustrating. Not game breaking, but hard to believe it was unforeseeable (see what I did there ;)) on Konami's end.

I'm still not used to blocking. It just feels weird, I must have the timing off. I always have my thumb on the analog stick ready to move, so everytime I hit block instead of doing a counter attack like intended, I roll away. That's why I like GOW's second control stick roll option more. The combos and combat dynamics might not be more involved than other games in the genre, but it really does a good job in getting you to try to do other attacks than just spamming buttons. Trial and error doesn't work here, giving clear incentive to memorize the basic (and I mean basic) combos structures. On the Ice Titan boss battle at the end of Chapter 1, I was frustrated because of my timing on dodge. I would roll too early, hence getting hit, or too late.

I definitely believe this game is worth a purchase. Enslaved I couldn't make that same recommendation, but after putting in time and reaching the second chapter I feel confident. I've already replayed some missions to earn more experience and try out combos. I can imagine someone like Sath having a field day with this ;).

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Lords of Shadow definitely [b]isn't[/b] Castlevania, but it's still a good game. It's nothing we've never seen before, but it's a throwback action/adventure the likes we haven't seen in this generation and never done with this scale of presentation. I really like the way the game is structured. Chapters are digestible and easy to go back and replay, with good incentives to do so. Combat feels decently weighted and I like how interconnected every combo is. Progression system gives me incentive to unlock new ones and the preview system done in the notebook art style is really creative. Overall really good design choices. The game's only real misstep is the camera, which is awkwardly set. For platforming it can be confusing, for combat it can be frustrating. Not game breaking, but hard to believe it was unforeseeable (see what I did there ;)) on Konami's end.

I'm still not used to blocking. It just feels weird, I must have the timing off. I always have my thumb on the analog stick ready to move, so everytime I hit block instead of doing a counter attack like intended, I roll away. That's why I like GOW's second control stick roll option more. The combos and combat dynamics might not be more involved than other games in the genre, but it really does a good job in getting you to try to do other attacks than just spamming buttons. Trial and error doesn't work here, giving clear incentive to memorize the basic (and I mean basic) combos structures. On the [spoiler]Ice Titan boss battle[/spoiler] at the end of Chapter 1, I was frustrated because of my timing on dodge. I would roll too early, hence getting hit, or too late.

I definitely believe this game is worth a purchase. Enslaved I couldn't make that same recommendation, but after putting in time and reaching the second chapter I feel confident. I've already replayed some missions to earn more experience and try out combos. I can imagine someone like Sath having a field day with this ;).

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Sath

Since 7443 Days

Glad you are enjoying it, thanks for mentioning my name + combat :)

Though, you must understand, this game is a re-boot, everything has to be fresh with minimal refrences of classic Castlevania games for the fans, which there are...and this game is a non-canon and the timeline is much earlier than any CV game.
If you pay much of attention you will notice famous names being mentioned, classic tunes near the last chapters not too much though and two of the famous vampires you fight later on.
I understand that you are pretty early in the game, as I mention to others, wait until chapter 5, then you will definitely start feeling that Castlevania part kicking in, especially when you feast your eyes on the huge castle and you go inside it.

Its like Ninja Gaiden NES going to 3D.
There wasent much that got carried over other than the shuriken, circle fire ninpo, Ryu, classic blue outfit, thats it. But yet, the game still was a success when it went 3D because people liked it for what it was.

But again, I understood the concept of re-boot and I let the re-boot become a franchise of its own and let the classic 2D be the 2D.
I am hoping samething happens to this game.

But its all good, enjoy it :)

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Glad you are enjoying it, thanks for mentioning my name + combat :)

Though, you must understand, this game is a re-boot, everything has to be fresh with minimal refrences of classic Castlevania games for the fans, which there are...and this game is a non-canon and the timeline is much earlier than any CV game.
If you pay much of attention you will notice famous names being mentioned, classic tunes near the last chapters not too much though and [spoiler]two of the famous vampires you fight later on[/spoiler].
I understand that you are pretty early in the game, as I mention to others, wait until chapter 5, then you will definitely start feeling that Castlevania part kicking in, especially when you feast your eyes on the huge castle and you go inside it.

Its like Ninja Gaiden NES going to 3D.
There wasent much that got carried over other than the shuriken, circle fire ninpo, Ryu, classic blue outfit, thats it. But yet, the game still was a success when it went 3D because people liked it for what it was.

But again, I understood the concept of re-boot and I let the re-boot become a franchise of its own and let the classic 2D be the 2D.
I am hoping samething happens to this game.

But its all good, enjoy it :)

Archaos

Since 7558 Days

Got to play this at a friend's today. I was constantly gob smacked by how beautiful it is. The presentation is absolutely fantastic, 5/5 for that.

Don't know when I'll get to play the game fully, all to myself, but I'm definitely looking forward to that day.

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Gentlemen.

Sath

Since 7443 Days

Finally completed the game, such an amazing game.
It definitely delivered on all fronts form what I expected from all images, videos...etc. great job Mercury Steam, now make a sequal!

I didnt have any issues with the game to make me pissed other than the challenging enemies, but that is a GOOD thing.
I got to say though, Chapter 11-12 in terms of design, was boring IMO compared to mid-chapters.

Also, another thing I wish they could add was alternate outfits, original or classic CV outfits, just to be a bit fresh when you play it again.

The bonus content after completing it is lacking unfortunetly.
I mean the artworks does nothing for me whatsoever, there is no cheat to turn on or off to make it more fun, no outfits, no extra outfits (I wanted Zobek's sword), no combat arena.

Replayvalue is high for sure, it is pretty much New Game+ were you decide which chapter and level you want to play in with ALL of your abilities and items and moves which is great, but I wish they could do a bit more, maybe in the sequal.

My final score for the this masterpiece is 9/10.

There reason why it is not getting a full on 10 is that once you beat the game, there is no Combat Arena and lack of bonus content.
Sure you can revisit chapters and specific levels and such, but combat arena, extra weapon, outfits those would make this game a pure 10 for me.

Now I have to go to each chapter and get 100% to find those secret routes, items, trials...etc. and buy all the moves I havent gotten, which a few ones so I am definitely not done yet!

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Finally completed the game, such an amazing game.
It definitely delivered on all fronts form what I expected from all images, videos...etc. great job Mercury Steam, now make a sequal!

I didnt have any issues with the game to make me pissed other than the challenging enemies, but that is a GOOD thing.
I got to say though, Chapter 11-12 in terms of design, was boring IMO compared to mid-chapters.

Also, another thing I wish they could add was alternate outfits, original or classic CV outfits, just to be a bit fresh when you play it again.

The bonus content after completing it is lacking unfortunetly.
I mean the artworks does nothing for me whatsoever, there is no cheat to turn on or off to make it more fun, no outfits, no extra outfits (I wanted Zobek's sword), no combat arena.

Replayvalue is high for sure, it is pretty much New Game+ were you decide which chapter and level you want to play in with ALL of your abilities and items and moves which is great, but I wish they could do a bit more, maybe in the sequal.

My final score for the this masterpiece is 9/10.

There reason why it is not getting a full on 10 is that once you beat the game, there is no Combat Arena and lack of bonus content.
Sure you can revisit chapters and specific levels and such, but combat arena, extra weapon, outfits those would make this game a pure 10 for me.

Now I have to go to each chapter and get 100% to find those secret routes, items, trials...etc. and buy all the moves I havent gotten, which a few ones so I am definitely not done yet!

IRAIPT0IR

Since 6285 Days

Im at chapter 9 at the moment and I must say this could dethrone Bayonetta as my game of the year

Thats right, for me its been such and incredible experience that I think I haven't had one like this since teh firs Devil may Cry,it had that magic, that heart and soul that it makes so incredible immerse in it.

From chapter 3 and on it gets so amazingly epic in its scale, graphics,gameplay,combat,that seriously at one point in the game I stopped to look at the imagery it was presenting to me and at that moment chills went to my body and righ then I tought "This could potentially be my favorite game ever"

Its just that everything in this clicks with me, even the way the camera is I find it very good,now first I was afraid because I hate static cameras and that I would hate changes in perspective but so far I can't find a single instance in where I tought to myself "This isn't right,camera sucks" no, I love the way it presents you the most epic stuff even when you are fighting and that the backgorund should be the least fo you focus it positioned itself so you can feel you are a badass fighting in a badass location.

Combat when you get the upgrades like gauntlet and boots it becomes so well tought that everyhing you do it looks badass with some amazing effects,awesome stuff too its that the character shows it in its model,you will start to notice Gabriel changes as teh game goes on, he changes in personality and appeareance, he goes and becomes this unstoppable machine that when you find enemies weakness and expoit them doing combos and crazy stuff it becomes doable and right then you feel like a God in teh game doing insane stuff left and right, even minibosses and bosses.

I even like the story in here, I care for what Gabriel is going through and I want to know how everything will ends, I have an idea but I want to experience it myself, the way it seems that somebody its pulling the strings in this love, revenge story I find it intriguing.

Well so far its been amazing and I hope everyone gets to experience it the way I am, I know Sath did it :)

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Im at chapter 9 at the moment and I must say this could dethrone Bayonetta as my game of the year O_O

Thats right, for me its been such and incredible experience that I think I haven't had one like this since teh firs Devil may Cry,it had that magic, that heart and soul that it makes so incredible immerse in it.

From chapter 3 and on it gets so amazingly epic in its scale, graphics,gameplay,combat,that seriously at one point in the game I stopped to look at the imagery it was presenting to me and at that moment chills went to my body and righ then I tought "This could potentially be my favorite game ever"

Its just that everything in this clicks with me, even the way the camera is I find it very good,now first I was afraid because I hate static cameras and that I would hate changes in perspective but so far I can't find a single instance in where I tought to myself "This isn't right,camera sucks" no, I love the way it presents you the most epic stuff even when you are fighting and that the backgorund should be the least fo you focus it positioned itself so you can feel you are a badass fighting in a badass location.

Combat when you get the upgrades like gauntlet and boots it becomes so well tought that everyhing you do it looks badass with some amazing effects,awesome stuff too its that the character shows it in its model,you will start to notice Gabriel changes as teh game goes on, he changes in personality and appeareance, he goes and becomes this unstoppable machine that when you find enemies weakness and expoit them doing combos and crazy stuff it becomes doable and right then you feel like a God in teh game doing insane stuff left and right, even minibosses and bosses.

I even like the story in here, I care for what Gabriel is going through and I want to know how everything will ends, I have an idea but I want to experience it myself, the way it seems that somebody its pulling the strings in this love, revenge story I find it intriguing.

Well so far its been amazing and I hope everyone gets to experience it the way I am, I know Sath did it :)

FROM THE DARKNESS I DRAW MY STRENGTH!!

Sath

Since 7443 Days

So you are experiencing the epicness and adventure feel I did, very nice dude.
This is truly one title for us fans in the genre to have in our collection!

With the sequal announced, I just can't wait how they are going to pull it off...especially with how the ending turned out.

I agree with you Raptor, in this game you actually care for Gabriel and what happens to him, unlike Kratos you want him dead as soon as you see and hear him LOL

Ending spoiler

Gabriel lost all his faith and turned into Dracula and it showed it was in modern day. If they can pull off some amazing stuff and making it look like Underworld and Blade 1 movies with such dark creepyness, with hopefully add old century fantasy look into the mix, it would be great.
I am worried about it being modern, as I hate it. With old century setting the art design could go as crazy as it could, but with modern, it feels ALOT limited.
Well I hope they can pull it off and make it more like Underworld and Blade 1.

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So you are experiencing the epicness and adventure feel I did, very nice dude.
This is truly one title for us fans in the genre to have in our collection!

With the sequal announced, I just can't wait how they are going to pull it off...especially with how the ending turned out.

I agree with you Raptor, in this game you actually care for Gabriel and what happens to him, unlike Kratos you want him dead as soon as you see and hear him LOL

Ending spoiler

[spoiler] Gabriel lost all his faith and turned into Dracula and it showed it was in modern day. If they can pull off some amazing stuff and making it look like Underworld and Blade 1 movies with such dark creepyness, with hopefully add old century fantasy look into the mix, it would be great.
I am worried about it being modern, as I hate it. With old century setting the art design could go as crazy as it could, but with modern, it feels ALOT limited.
Well I hope they can pull it off and make it more like Underworld and Blade 1.[/spoiler]

dcdelgado

Since 7437 Days

SON OF A FUCKING BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My game save just got corrupted and because the stupid game only has one game save file, i have to start all the way from the fucking start again!!!, what kind of fucking stupid game design is that!! and the game menu does not even have an exit selection, i think thats why my game save got corrupted, 10 fucking hours!!!!.

SON OF A FUCKING BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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** Yes We CAN!! **

INDIGO

Since 8279 Days

That happened to me yesterday too.

Please email Konami and complain, they have not even officially acknowledged the problem.

http://konami.parature.com/ics/support/default.asp...

Click on "submit a ticket". You have to register but please, please do. I'm so pissed off at them for this.

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Frozpot

Since 7335 Days

Posted by Sath

Whats stopping you?

Priorities man. I've got bills to pay. Plus I'm getting the Slim/Kinect bundle for my 5th Anniversary/Christmas present. I have to use my Kitchen-passes wisely, lol...

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Oooh, Profound, isn't it?

blmbox

Since 6908 Days

Dude that is ridiculous. Like, seriously.

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dcdelgado

Since 7437 Days

Posted by INDIGO

yeah i will do, i cant belive such a stupid design i mean what the fuck where they thinking!!

Edit:

submitted the ticket - #15035-13035

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** Yes We CAN!! **

Sath

Since 7443 Days

Posted by Frozpot

Priorities man. I've got bills to pay. Plus I'm getting the Slim/Kinect bundle for my 5th Anniversary/Christmas present. I have to use my Kitchen-passes wisely, lol...

LOL Kinect

I sold my Move within a week, motion controllers is definitely not my thing, I made a misstake buying Move (was good for Re5 though).

Classic controller FTW.

@DC

Sorry to hear that man, nasty situation.
Is this problem only on 360 or also on PS3?

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dcdelgado

Since 7437 Days

Its for both.

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** Yes We CAN!! **

Sath

Since 7443 Days

Posted by dcdelgado

Its for both.

Oh.

Well considering I had good faith in this game since they first showed it all the way up until now, I am not cursed!

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IRAIPT0IR

Since 6285 Days

Have it for 360 and so far nothing.

Though if it happens oh well game is awesome so i will do it all again fi I need to.

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FROM THE DARKNESS I DRAW MY STRENGTH!!

Sath

Since 7443 Days

Posted by IRAIPT0IR

Have it for 360 and so far nothing.

Though if it happens oh well game is awesome so i will do it all again fi I need to.

LOL

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Frozpot

Since 7335 Days

Posted by Sath

Well, as to that, I've played both(briefly) and have to say that my impression of the Kinect was much better- It's just different than anything else...

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Oooh, Profound, isn't it?

Sath

Since 7443 Days

Posted by Frozpot

Well, as to that, I've played both(briefly) and have to say that my impression of the Kinect was much better- It's just different than anything else...

Have fun training, dont forget to shower after you are done ay :P

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IRAIPT0IR

Since 6285 Days

Even if I wanted Kinect I cant because there is just no room to unless I jump and do stuff on my bed LOL

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FROM THE DARKNESS I DRAW MY STRENGTH!!

Sath

Since 7443 Days

Posted by IRAIPT0IR

Even if I wanted Kinect I cant because there is just no room to unless I jump and do stuff on my bed LOL

On bed?
Then you dont need kinect to "play" LOL :P

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Frozpot

Since 7335 Days

Training? lol, I just may :P It's not all jumping, though that's not a problem for me. It's just a different way to play different kinds of games. As far as not having room, the Move seemed to require me to be a certain distance as well. It's a non-issue anymore anyway as my 360's laser stopped working, so I have to wait for my bundle to play anyways. I still have my PS3, so I'm not gameless...

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