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I have high hopes for LOS2. The original was mostly great, but got bogged down at times by poor pacing (some puzzles dragging on for too long, etc.). It felt like exactly the type of game that would benefit from a sequel's refinements.
Well, now I have a reason to watch Konami's "press conference" this year other than laughing my ass off.
That's disappointing to me... I loved the DS Castlevania, but I hated what I played of Lords of Shadow (up to the 1st "SotC-like" boss in the frozen lake, where I rage-quit).
I still hope it will be "classic", sprite-based Metroidvania, but I wouldn't bet on it...
I still hope it will be "classic", sprite-based Metroidvania, but I wouldn't bet on it...
I am not happy, I want my sprites, I want my iga, I want my metroid, I want the soul, I want my konami, that I used to kniw
Sounds good!
I will really happy to see this IP grace the VITA!
Not sure which would be better: a castlevania platformer or a LoS style game for VITA.
I will need to go back and see LoS.
I will really happy to see this IP grace the VITA!
Not sure which would be better: a castlevania platformer or a LoS style game for VITA.
I will need to go back and see LoS.
I'm cautiously optimistic. Having just finished LoS for the first time recently, I'm really curious to see where they take their version of the mythology. I think it's lame that they're going to be using Trevor (or ANY of the already-established Castlevania characters, for that matter), but I'm willing to see. Also, that armor - if you can call it that - he's wearing looks really silly-looking; I hope it's not the final design.
Check the source article at GoNintendo.
Its pretty derpressing.
Full of derp and depressing, I'm inventing words today.
Its pretty derpressing.
Full of derp and depressing, I'm inventing words today.
I'm sorry, but LoS felt almost nothing like a Castlevania game to me. None of the 3D Castlevanias have. There's still too much of a disconnect between what was fun in 2D, and how publishers/developers feel about how to translate that into 3D. In my opinion, Demon's/Dark Souls came the closest by far to replicating both the linear and open Castlevania games.
I will forever dream of a full console SotN style release with twice the environments, hundreds of weapons and items, and sprites that would put everything else on the market to shame. Instead we'll probably get some bloated budget action game trying to stuff the word "epic" into every nook and cranny of its being.
I will forever dream of a full console SotN style release with twice the environments, hundreds of weapons and items, and sprites that would put everything else on the market to shame. Instead we'll probably get some bloated budget action game trying to stuff the word "epic" into every nook and cranny of its being.
Yeah I didn't care for LoS- a tie-in that also have Trevor? Where are we going with this now? Does this mean we might see Sypha, Alucard, et al?
As long as it's a Metroidvania none of that matters. And if it's good. It has to be good.
As long as it's a Metroidvania none of that matters. And if it's good. It has to be good.
"looking to be a 2.5D affair" I can only hope.. I did not like LoS on the PS3, it did not feel right...GOW was good and felt perfect. Castlevania on GBA were great (no counting the first one)on the DS they were good:) for this one, I will have to wait and see.
@Stealth
fucking agree :P
it's a shame this is pretty much of konami saying goodbye to the old style of Castlevania etc.
oh well i think IGA should move to another company like From Software, Platinum Games or Grasshopper Manufacturer.
oh here's some screens(hint not 2D)
fucking agree :P
it's a shame this is pretty much of konami saying goodbye to the old style of Castlevania etc.
oh well i think IGA should move to another company like From Software, Platinum Games or Grasshopper Manufacturer.
oh here's some screens(hint not 2D)
lors of shadows 2?
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Wait, correct me if I'm wrong since I haven't played it, but doesn't Lords of Shadow have nothing to do with the "real" Castlevania universe that's been around since the first game? Wasn't it originally just "Lords of Shadow" and then they decided to make it a Castlevania game, give the main character the last name Belmont, and toss Dracula in at the very end?
If that's the case, I don't see why they're bringing Trevor Belmont into this, since he's clearly from the earlier continuity.
If that's the case, I don't see why they're bringing Trevor Belmont into this, since he's clearly from the earlier continuity.
I stopped playing LoS during the bloody music box level. It literally filled me with hate and rage at the designers, but I was enjoying the game up to that point, so I'll give LoS2 a chance, but I'm worried about the 3DS game, and I'll feel better once some actual details are unveiled.
I literally just finished the Castlevania Retrospective on Gametrailers. Very interested in this game. (and Lords of Shadow 1 on PS3)
http://ds.about.com/od/3DSPreviews/a/Castlevania-Lords-Of-Shadow-Mirror-Of-Fate-Preview.htm
More details there.
"I'll just post what most people wanna here so they stop crying.
Mirror of Fate features polygon-based graphics, but it plays primarily in 2D and 2.5D, with the occasional shift into a fully 3D environment. Whereas Lords of Shadow had an emphasis on combat and action, Mirror of Fate encourages nonlinear exploration and discovery. "
More details there.
"I'll just post what most people wanna here so they stop crying.
Mirror of Fate features polygon-based graphics, but it plays primarily in 2D and 2.5D, with the occasional shift into a fully 3D environment. Whereas Lords of Shadow had an emphasis on combat and action, Mirror of Fate encourages nonlinear exploration and discovery. "
This is possibly a system seller for me. Mercury Steam blew me away once, so I can't wait to see them try a portable as well. Just as long as LoS2 is on consoles still.
And that's not saying I don't ALSO want a new Iga game. The more Castlevania, the better. But not having a new Iga doesn't make me hate this one. LoS was just too damn perfect to be hated.
And that's not saying I don't ALSO want a new Iga game. The more Castlevania, the better. But not having a new Iga doesn't make me hate this one. LoS was just too damn perfect to be hated.
Welp.. Despite their stupicity (yes, making up a word special, just for them) Konami might just have gotten me to buy 2 more games.
I'll wait until the game comes out before I pass judgement, I could see this going either way. I was hoping they'd do another female protagonist though.
I think everyone knows my thoughts on Lords of Shadow, but I'd prefer they just leave that alone. The first was awful.
I'm all for another Metroidvania, though.
I'm all for another Metroidvania, though.
@stealth i sort of agree intrested in how it will look but i prefer sprites for castlevania. Also you could put you comment to the song somebody i used to know. konami i used to know
Then need to do this: Metroidvania with 3d graphics on 2 gameplay, but nothing overdone, think bionic commando remake.
Huge huge maps, the last DS game was EXCELLENT, with traveling to different zones and variety, they need to make different characters unblockeable and not DLC! give us all the skins and extra characters on the DISC and for free after winning the game, bring the old school back and EVERYBODY will love it, ask Miyamoto about the New Super Mario Bros on Wii.
Huge huge maps, the last DS game was EXCELLENT, with traveling to different zones and variety, they need to make different characters unblockeable and not DLC! give us all the skins and extra characters on the DISC and for free after winning the game, bring the old school back and EVERYBODY will love it, ask Miyamoto about the New Super Mario Bros on Wii.
@Bob Muir
LoS was a reboot of the CV timeline, with a different origin for the Belmonts and Dracula than Lament of Innocence. Whether this new timeline is now the "official" one or if we'll continue see games in both I'm not sure of.
LoS was a reboot of the CV timeline, with a different origin for the Belmonts and Dracula than Lament of Innocence. Whether this new timeline is now the "official" one or if we'll continue see games in both I'm not sure of.
Holy shit, I'm really excited for this. I'd prefer a Metroidvania, but I don't mind playing as Trevor is LoS style either.
Lords of Shadow was one of the most underrated games ever. it's in my top 5 all time favorite games. this is awesome news
@ Stealth
I'm sorry, I should have specified.
Will only make people who aren't whiny entitled children happy.
CV was starting to stagnate badly and IGA is a sexist idiot, PoR and Ecclesia where solid titles but they reeked of lazy design in many of their stages, CV needed something new and this seems as good as anything. Be happy the series still exists.
Also, its 2012, the era of sprites is over, get over it.
I'm sorry, I should have specified.
Will only make people who aren't whiny entitled children happy.
CV was starting to stagnate badly and IGA is a sexist idiot, PoR and Ecclesia where solid titles but they reeked of lazy design in many of their stages, CV needed something new and this seems as good as anything. Be happy the series still exists.
Also, its 2012, the era of sprites is over, get over it.
@Kyo - Funny, seems there's plenty of sprite games still happening. I happen to have some 3D sprite-based games on my 3DS. Funny that.
People acting like 2D is dead is sooo 1997.
People acting like 2D is dead is sooo 1997.
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