Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Ultimate Edition

1. whoisthere

   Aug 27, 2013

   10

   Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (in my opinion) is one of the best games released in the past ten years. Some may criticize, that it isn't anCastlevania: Lords of Shadow (in my opinion) is one of the best games released in the past ten years. Some may criticize, that it isn't an oldschool Castlevania. Well, it isnt. But it simply is not intended as a classical Castlevania. It is meant as a kind of reboot: A whole new game with a whole new story. That is exactly, what ist so great in this game: Fantastic storytelling, a overwhelming soundtrack, great environment- and monsterdesign. If you want to experience a 20-hour-long well-told story and to immerse into a great fantasy-world, then this game is exactly the right one for you!… Expand

   • 61 of 112 users found this helpful
2. Shasow

   Oct 11, 2013

   10

   I was honestly not expecting much from this game, but I'm just absolutely blown away. Lets start with the positives. Graphics aren't the best,I was honestly not expecting much from this game, but I'm just absolutely blown away. Lets start with the positives. Graphics aren't the best, but the amount of detail put in the levels and level design really make up for this. The areas are just beautiful. Combat is very action-packed and I like it just fine. Unlockable skills make combat feel fresh every time. Perfect story, with some major plot twists that I really enjoyed. The storytelling is done just wonderfully. The game is very dark (as in dark-fantasy), which I just love.
   
   There isn't much I don't like about this game. I only have two gripes with this game: the controls and the camera. The VERY FIRST THING you MUST do when you launch the game is CHANGE THE KEY-BINDINGS. I can't stress this enough. This game is a console-port, but the controls aren't that bad once you change them to be more PC-friendly. After configuring the key-bindings, the controls aren't an issue (although some puzzles are a bit wacky; one even showed Xbox buttons instead of keyboard buttons!). Second, the camera. This is more of a personal preference, but I do not like the camera very much. It's fine most of the time, but I find it simply odd other times. Third-person, with the ability to look around, would have suited this game much better, but they would have to change the game quite a bit to make this work, so the camera is not much of an issue for me.
   
   I love this game, and I simply cannot wait for Lords of Shadow 2. I haven't played any previous Castlevania titles, but I think that's about to change after playing this.… Expand

   • 2 of 3 users found this helpful
4. TheDarklin

   Sep 4, 2013

   9

   I don't really know why are all those users talking about this game being bad, it´s the best 3D Castlevania until now.
   + The story is solidI don't really know why are all those users talking about this game being bad, it´s the best 3D Castlevania until now.
   + The story is solid and leave you asking for more.
   + Xbox 360 gamepad works OK
   + Graphics are better than Xbox360
   + The game runs smooth, ZERO LAG and i'm using just an nVidia GTX460 1GB.
   
   - It really could have better graphics, cause for PC standards are lame.
   
   In conclusion it's a must have, although it have a downside on graphic side, overall performance is good so don't cry over spilled milk and play it to the end.
   
   I really hope it doesn't get the same bad rep given to Lament of Innocence on PS2, if you want a good game with solid Combo system, don't miss it.
   
   If you just understand the game's mechanic, then you need a smash button game, try Dinasty Warrior.… Expand

   • 14 of 14 users found this helpful
5. Bruterake

   Jun 17, 2021

   8

   Muito bom pra um jogo de 2010/2013, e o boss final meu Deus demorei uma hora pra matar.

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6. DRMtookMYlife

   Oct 29, 2013

   7

   Quick Time Events always have and always will suck. Mercury Steam commits the grievous mistake of making their, otherwise, excellent gameQuick Time Events always have and always will suck. Mercury Steam commits the grievous mistake of making their, otherwise, excellent game rife with them. I cant adequately explain my frustration after playing this game. LoS as a whole is very good: combat is fast and fluid, the story and atmosphere are dark and "adult", environments are impressive, but the dependence on QTEs really drag this game down. Easily a 8.5 9 if not for terrible, awful, quick time events.… Expand

   • 2 of 5 users found this helpful
7. rork

   Oct 10, 2013

   6

   I'm trying really hard to finish this game, because the history looks amazing, the graphics and lights are really fantastic, but sometimesI'm trying really hard to finish this game, because the history looks amazing, the graphics and lights are really fantastic, but sometimes when you're playing it becomes annoying. The puzzles are very simple to solve, and the stages are only more of the same.
   In this game you will climb our down the walls, use your chain in some type of movements who looks like God of War, kill and ride some monsters, and when you fight some bosses, had to climb in then and pressing some buttons at time.
   I really liked the story, stage art and sound track, but looks like they wanted to extended the good ideas for making some hours of more gameplay, just to make you felling how long is to end this games.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
8. cottoneyej31

   May 21, 2015

   0

   Too much story, too many cut scenes and QTE's are lazy development. Shoddy controls and unclear cues make moving around levels and fightingToo much story, too many cut scenes and QTE's are lazy development. Shoddy controls and unclear cues make moving around levels and fighting bosses frustrating. The game tries to have in depth combat but it boils down to, whip whip dodge. Frustrating camera angles plague game play as well making boss fights a pain as well.
   
   Avoid this game.… Expand

   • 6 of 10 users found this helpful

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