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Somehow, it seems appropriate for a Konami rep to utter the words "the game's success caught everyone by surprise."
Ouch. This is just such a headsmacker of an interview. They expected mediocrity, all but forced DLC, admit it was a mistake, and then plan to make DLC a priority from the beginning of the project. The only thing satisfying about that was hearing a publisher admit adding DLC to LoS was a mistake.
Well, when you slap the "Castlevania" name onto something that isn't meant to be Castlevania, you're gonna be met with unwarranted success (which isn't to say the game isn't good; it just isn't Castlevania).
I can believe this; I recently bought and played through both DLC packs for Lords of Shadow, and I can confirm that they were both wastes of money. Neither one lasted for more than an hour (even when running back through to do the trials), and neither of them really added anything interesting to the game's epilogue. The cutscenes (although still kind of nice-looking) weren't even rendered in real-time and the puzzles were a joke.
Really, I've never felt so ripped off by add-on content before. Biggest waste of $20 I've ever spent. If anyone ever wanted to make a case on why DLC is ruining this industry, look no further than Lords of Shadow's content (though I won't, 'cause I loved Red Dead's DLC).
Really, I've never felt so ripped off by add-on content before. Biggest waste of $20 I've ever spent. If anyone ever wanted to make a case on why DLC is ruining this industry, look no further than Lords of Shadow's content (though I won't, 'cause I loved Red Dead's DLC).
I actually feel bad for MercurySteam. Lords of Shadow wasn't my favorite game, but it really wasn't bad for a famous series reboot by an unknown publisher. Seems no developer's safe from the publisher push.
This game is very boring and has bad writing and the main character looks like a cosplaying Nathan Drake wearing a huge wig.
I've been waiting for these DLCs to go on sale over XBL for a while now. Once they become deal of the week, they're as good as mine. I hope I haven't missed my chance already... :/
I agree with Lawman... The game certainly had its faults, but was still one helluva game from a relatively unknown developer.
Also, I'm no hater; I always try to see the good in games. With that being said, the DLC was absolute poo. I haven't even touched the second one. Malarkey.
Also, I'm no hater; I always try to see the good in games. With that being said, the DLC was absolute poo. I haven't even touched the second one. Malarkey.
The game was mediocre, but in this day and age, mediocrity can still sell. I guess they weren't ready for that.
Still, the publisher shouldn't force them to develop DLC that they weren't prepared to make.
Still, the publisher shouldn't force them to develop DLC that they weren't prepared to make.
I enjoyed watching the DLC on youtube, but I'm glad I didn't buy it :)
That said, I did enjoy the game and hope that LOS2 refines the formula. Fewer invisible walls and a main character with a less shrunken head please.
That said, I did enjoy the game and hope that LOS2 refines the formula. Fewer invisible walls and a main character with a less shrunken head please.
My enjoyment of the game came mainly from the set pieces and new-ish takes on the mythological creatures. Too many pudgy rat-dogs for my liking, though.
It was a ballsy take on the Castlevania lore and a breath of fresh air in that regard, but it always felt shunted into a shameless GoW clone with annoying puzzles (I'm looking at you, Music Box).
I hate the DLC, almost as much as I hate the idea of DLC. But I'm probably going to buy the sequel. I enjoyed the first LoS enough that any improvements would be worth paying for. Also, I skipped God of War 2 & 3, so it doesn't bug me as much.
It was a ballsy take on the Castlevania lore and a breath of fresh air in that regard, but it always felt shunted into a shameless GoW clone with annoying puzzles (I'm looking at you, Music Box).
I hate the DLC, almost as much as I hate the idea of DLC. But I'm probably going to buy the sequel. I enjoyed the first LoS enough that any improvements would be worth paying for. Also, I skipped God of War 2 & 3, so it doesn't bug me as much.
I keep eyeballing this game I'n the used bin it looks like fun. And planned DLC if done right can enhance the game just look at Fallout and Gta of course very fee games are of that pedigree to begin with.
I finished LoS yesterday and I was thinking about getting the dlc. The 2nd one is important storywise right? I heard it fills in the "blanks" between the ending and the cutscene after the credits.
well it seems that Lords of Shadows 2 could be the last Castlevania Mercury System so i hope this game will give it all.
i have yet to play the game since it doesn't feel like Castlevania to me. but i'll try it sometime in the near future
for those who didn't know the japanese version had an all-star cast from the japanese Metal Gear Solid series.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-yb7xpv5WM
and while kojima only supervise this game, it was still MercurySteam work.
i wonder if Kojima will supervise this??
i just hope the japanese cast return as well as the english one.
consistency is always a good thing ^^
i have yet to play the game since it doesn't feel like Castlevania to me. but i'll try it sometime in the near future
for those who didn't know the japanese version had an all-star cast from the japanese Metal Gear Solid series.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-yb7xpv5WM
and while kojima only supervise this game, it was still MercurySteam work.
i wonder if Kojima will supervise this??
i just hope the japanese cast return as well as the english one.
consistency is always a good thing ^^
Its Castlevania.. People would buy a grey, dried up, turd if it had that label slapped on it (and I'd probably be one f them)
The fact that they're going to make DLC a priority makes me want to scream like Shia LeBouf "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"..
But that does remind me, I did want to check out the first games DLC...
The fact that they're going to make DLC a priority makes me want to scream like Shia LeBouf "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"..
But that does remind me, I did want to check out the first games DLC...
I just don't understand how this game was a success. Oh wait, I do! It's because they attached the Castlevania title to the game! Take that out and the game wouldn't have sold anywhere near the amount it did.
The combat was fun at first, but it got boring as soon as you realized that most of the combos are useless. And the camera was absolutely terrible; games over a decade old have better cameras than the one used in Lords of Shadow. The game was seriously the definition of mediocre.
The combat was fun at first, but it got boring as soon as you realized that most of the combos are useless. And the camera was absolutely terrible; games over a decade old have better cameras than the one used in Lords of Shadow. The game was seriously the definition of mediocre.
@Prince: You know what, even if the trailer revealed too much, I've realized almost no trailers in Hollywood can pump up like that (or do a 7 minute trailer in general).
Oh, and the gaps in the story that the DLC conveniently fills was certainly not expected either huh MS?
I pre-ordered LoS back when it released and got about halfway through it before I sold it for beer money, unfortunately. After watching the LoS 2 trailer on my xbox, I got super pumped and re-purchased the limited edition again and played through it's entirety, loving every moment of it. Also, I really liked the music box puzzle, call me crazy.
@Prince: You know what, even if the trailer revealed too much, I've realized almost no trailers in Hollywood can pump up like that (or do a 7 minute trailer in general).
@Prince: You know what, even if the trailer revealed too much, I've realized almost no trailers in Hollywood can pump up like that (or do a 7 minute trailer in general).
What a negative bunch you are. It'll probably be better for your health if you pay no more attention to this series.
I for one can't wait. I thought the original was great.
I for one can't wait. I thought the original was great.
The game sold a million copies world wide, to put that in perspective... no other Castlevania has done that except Circle of the Moon (possibly because it was a GBA launch title). Even the original game or Symphony of the Night with as many re-releases and remakes as they've had, never broke the million mark (not even cumulatively).
I haven't tried the LoS DLC yet, but even if they aren't very rewarding I don't mind if they aren't as good as the main game. I support the original team for trying something different with the franchise, bringing in more fans to the series, and making a great action game... derivative though it may be! My only worry is what's going to happen to the franchise after LoS2, as Mercury Steam admits to it being their last Castlevania game! Who the hell else can tackle this series and give it the dignity and the respect it deserves?
I haven't tried the LoS DLC yet, but even if they aren't very rewarding I don't mind if they aren't as good as the main game. I support the original team for trying something different with the franchise, bringing in more fans to the series, and making a great action game... derivative though it may be! My only worry is what's going to happen to the franchise after LoS2, as Mercury Steam admits to it being their last Castlevania game! Who the hell else can tackle this series and give it the dignity and the respect it deserves?
Great game. I loved every minute of it. And I knew perfectly well that it's not a "Castlevania" before I bought it. As could everybody else since it was clear from the very beginning. DLC haven't played yet though. But I will. As for mediocre... Well, at least LoS has bosses unlike disappointing GoW III.
This game was great. Liked it more than GoW, but that may have been because of the subject matter. Never saw a need for DLC.
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