Topic: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate 3DS (Discussion Thread)

[crisis]

nagumo's mai waifuu~ 

[thernz]

imagine how much OLD-SCHOOL COOLER it'd be if simon's wife was a haunted castle reference instead of order of ecclesia

[MelancholySpork12]

This image is beautiful

Wow, I hadn't seen that before. Whatever people are saying about the quasi-3D graphics at this point, I won't hear a word against the art style. The backgrounds have continuously impressed me - not only is it Castlevania-ish, but it's even MORE Castlevania-ish than a lot of the Metroidvanias. Super dark, eerie, and atmospheric.

My biggest concern now, since I haven't played it, is how well they'll manage to iron out the framerate and control fluidity. I remember reading that the controls felt clunky. Nothing will depress me more than seeing this extremely promising game get 7/10'd.

At least, Fall's a ways off. They have some time yet.

[Neobelmont]

Wow, I hadn't seen that before. Whatever people are saying about the quasi-3D graphics at this point, I won't hear a word against the art style. The backgrounds have continuously impressed me - not only is it Castlevania-ish, but it's even MORE Castlevania-ish than a lot of the Metroidvanias. Super dark, eerie, and atmospheric.

My biggest concern now, since I haven't played it, is how well they'll manage to iron out the framerate and control fluidity. I remember reading that the controls felt clunky. Nothing will depress me more than seeing this extremely promising game get 7/10'd.

At least, Fall's a ways off. They have some time yet.

If you think that's a problem it seems that the graphics are "ugly"

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/e3-2012-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-resurrects-the-series-beloved-past-but-an-early-demo-lacks-magic/

It's night and it looks good to me for what is a what demo beta game from my understanding. This game feels like its going to be a split this game needs 9/10's not 7/10.

[MelancholySpork12]

If you think that's a problem it seems that the graphics are "ugly"

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/e3-2012-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-resurrects-the-series-beloved-past-but-an-early-demo-lacks-magic/

It's night and it looks good to me for what is a what demo beta game from my understanding. This game feels like its going to be a split this game needs 9/10's not 7/10.

Whoever wrote that article needs to go replay Symphony of the Night. Very few of the environments were bursting with color. Offhand, the only well-lit area I can think of is the Royal Chapel, and even that had a very dark and ominous overtone.

I guess some of the GBA/DS Metroidvanias had some more colorful environments, but they never deviated too much from the dreary and gothic vibe. Mirror of Fate seems to be attacking that aesthetic full force, so it's a little darker, but I really think it's nothing but an improvement for the Lords of Shadow series.

[Neobelmont]

Whoever wrote that article needs to go replay Symphony of the Night. Very few of the environments were bursting with color. Offhand, the only well-lit area I can think of is the Royal Chapel, and even that had a very dark and ominous overtone.

I guess some of the GBA/DS Metroidvanias had some more colorful environments, but they never deviated too much from the dreary and gothic vibe. Mirror of Fate seems to be attacking that aesthetic full force, so it's a little darker, but I really think it's nothing but an improvement for the Lords of Shadow series.

It's cv of course it's going to be dark you know, but if what is said is true then what can be done about it?

[MKKhanzo]

The thing is that most of the ppl that see it on video cant barely hear the music.

Want to beef up your MoF experience? Put some classic CV music when playing the trailer. Thats the "magic" that the game is missing. 2D CV NEEDS catchy tunes, not ambiance music.

EDIT: Put PoR Jail of Jewels song for example. Day and night difference.

[Maedhros]

Neobelmont, why the hell do you even care about game journalism? Everyone knows it's a fucking joke. I don't tend to read any review and grades. Actually, I prefer reading hands-on from actual gamers, the ones who have a taste more or less like my own.

[Neobelmont]

The thing is that most of the ppl that see it on video cant barely hear the music.

Want to beef up your MoF experience? Put some classic CV music when playing the trailer. Thats the "magic" that the game is missing. 2D CV NEEDS catchy tunes, not ambiance music.

EDIT: Put PoR Jail of Jewels song for example. Day and night difference.

So  let's see

needs more classic tune

better controls

and step up the graphics

I see the first one as very possible and making the control less floaty as well, but the graphics have me at a stump how do you make it better  what is it missing exactly???

[MKKhanzo]

So  let's see

needs more classic tune

better controls

and step up the graphics

I see the first one as very possible and making the control less floaty as well, but the graphics have me at a stump how do you make it better  what is it missing exactly???

Release it on PSVita!!  (No really, konami dont dare to do it, stop that BS of releasing awesome CV games on dead consoles)

[Neobelmont]

Release it on PSVita!!  (No really, konami dont dare to do it, stop that BS of releasing awesome CV games on dead consoles)

How expensive are one of those systems?

Neobelmont, why the hell do you even care about game journalism? Everyone knows it's a fucking joke. I don't tend to read any review and grades. Actually, I prefer reading hands-on from actual gamers, the ones who have a taste more or less like my own.

To tell the truth most of the time I do not, but I guess I just want this game to be awesome this really is one of those (not first bad choice of wording I need to get infomation somewhere so I do watch videos and stuff like gameplay) Also for once I am curious how this game first impressions are doing is that such a bad thing? But in the end this gaming journalism is what can make or break a game from my understanding.

Yeah I have GI but even then I do not read much of it (this feels much better).

[MKKhanzo]

How expensive are one of those systems?

A PS Vita? Just like a PS3. (I was refering to a Japanese Turbo Duo)

[Neobelmont]

A PS Vita? Just like a PS3. (I was refering to a Japanese Turbo Duo)

A PS Vita? Just like a PS3. (I was refering to a Japanese Turbo Duo)

A PC-engine?

Release it on PSVita!!  (No really, konami dont dare to do it, stop that BS of releasing awesome CV games on dead consoles)

This does not say pc-engine it say PSVita.

[Maedhros]

A PSVITA costs $250+ (because of the memory cards). There are bundles for the same price that comes with a game and memory cards. And some stores have them with discounts (there's one right now giving $50 discount).

[Neobelmont]

A PSVITA costs $250+ (because of the memory cards). There are bundles for the same price that comes with a game and memory cards. And some stores have them with discounts (there's one right now giving $50 discount).

 I could just buy a ps3 instead.